Add 84/63 and 42/80
1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 42/80
84/63 + 42/80 is 223/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
84/63 = 84 × 80/63 × 80 = 6720/5040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
42/80 = 42 × 63/80 × 63 = 2646/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
6720/5040 + 2646/5040 = 6720 + 2646/5040 = 9366/5040 - 9366/5040 simplified gives 223/120
- So, 84/63 + 42/80 = 223/120
In mixed form: 1103/120
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