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Add 84/80 and 5/18

1st number: 1 4/80, 2nd number: 5/18

84/80 + 5/18 is 239/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 18 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    84/80 = 84 × 9/80 × 9 = 756/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    5/18 = 5 × 40/18 × 40 = 200/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/720 + 200/720 = 756 + 200/720 = 956/720
  5. 956/720 simplified gives 239/180
  6. So, 84/80 + 5/18 = 239/180
    In mixed form: 159/180

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