Add 9/84 and 40/80
9/84 + 40/80 is 17/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
9/84 = 9 × 20/84 × 20 = 180/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
40/80 = 40 × 21/80 × 21 = 840/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1680 + 840/1680 = 180 + 840/1680 = 1020/1680 - 1020/1680 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 9/84 + 40/80 = 17/28
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