Add 1/7 and 16/80
1/7 + 16/80 is 12/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
1/7 = 1 × 80/7 × 80 = 80/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560 - Add the two like fractions:
80/560 + 112/560 = 80 + 112/560 = 192/560 - 192/560 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 1/7 + 16/80 = 12/35
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