Add 14/80 and 18/7, Solve 14/80 + 2 4/7 as a fraction

Add 14/80 and 18/7

1^st number: 14/80, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

14/80 + 18/7 is 769/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
18/7 = 18 × 80/7 × 80 = 1440/560
Add the two like fractions:
98/560 + 1440/560 = 98 + 1440/560 = 1538/560
1538/560 simplified gives 769/280
So, 14/80 + 18/7 = 769/280
In mixed form: 2209/280

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