Add 98/84 and 40/80
1st number: 1 14/84, 2nd number: 40/80
98/84 + 40/80 is 5/3.
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,
98/84 = 98 × 20/84 × 20 = 1960/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
40/80 = 40 × 21/80 × 21 = 840/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/1680 + 840/1680 = 1960 + 840/1680 = 2800/1680 - 2800/1680 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 98/84 + 40/80 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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