Add 15/7 and 24/80, Solve 2 1/7 + 24/80 as a fraction

Add 15/7 and 24/80

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 24/80

15/7 + 24/80 is 171/70.

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,
15/7 = 15 × 80/7 × 80 = 1200/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560
Add the two like fractions:
1200/560 + 168/560 = 1200 + 168/560 = 1368/560
1368/560 simplified gives 171/70
So, 15/7 + 24/80 = 171/70
In mixed form: 231/70

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