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Add 84/80 and 84/64

1st number: 1 4/80, 2nd number: 1 20/64

84/80 + 84/64 is 189/80.

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,
    84/64 = 84 × 5/64 × 5 = 420/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/320 + 420/320 = 336 + 420/320 = 756/320
  5. 756/320 simplified gives 189/80
  6. So, 84/80 + 84/64 = 189/80
    In mixed form: 229/80

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