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Add 9/28 and 84/80

1st number: 9/28, 2nd number: 1 4/80

9/28 + 84/80 is 48/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    9/28 = 9 × 20/28 × 20 = 180/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    84/80 = 84 × 7/80 × 7 = 588/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/560 + 588/560 = 180 + 588/560 = 768/560
  5. 768/560 simplified gives 48/35
  6. So, 9/28 + 84/80 = 48/35
    In mixed form: 113/35

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