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Add 84/80 and 6/64

1st number: 1 4/80, 2nd number: 6/64

84/80 + 6/64 is 183/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
    84/80 = 84 × 4/80 × 4 = 336/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/320 + 30/320 = 336 + 30/320 = 366/320
  5. 366/320 simplified gives 183/160
  6. So, 84/80 + 6/64 = 183/160
    In mixed form: 123/160

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