Add 14/7 and 21/80, Solve 2 0/7 + 21/80 as a fraction

Add 14/7 and 21/80

1^st number: 2 0/7, 2^nd number: 21/80

14/7 + 21/80 is 181/80.

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,
14/7 = 14 × 80/7 × 80 = 1120/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
21/80 = 21 × 7/80 × 7 = 147/560
Add the two like fractions:
1120/560 + 147/560 = 1120 + 147/560 = 1267/560
1267/560 simplified gives 181/80
So, 14/7 + 21/80 = 181/80
In mixed form: 221/80

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