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Add 16/7 and 15/80

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 15/80

16/7 + 15/80 is 277/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    16/7 = 16 × 80/7 × 80 = 1280/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/560 + 105/560 = 1280 + 105/560 = 1385/560
  5. 1385/560 simplified gives 277/112
  6. So, 16/7 + 15/80 = 277/112
    In mixed form: 253/112

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