Add 16/7 and 14/80, Solve 2 2/7 + 14/80 as a fraction

Add 16/7 and 14/80

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

16/7 + 14/80 is 689/280.

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,
16/7 = 16 × 80/7 × 80 = 1280/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560
Add the two like fractions:
1280/560 + 98/560 = 1280 + 98/560 = 1378/560
1378/560 simplified gives 689/280
So, 16/7 + 14/80 = 689/280
In mixed form: 2129/280

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