Add 16/7 and 25/80, Solve 2 2/7 + 25/80 as a fraction

Add 16/7 and 25/80

1^st number: 2 2/7, 2^nd number: 25/80

16/7 + 25/80 is 291/112.

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,
25/80 = 25 × 7/80 × 7 = 175/560
Add the two like fractions:
1280/560 + 175/560 = 1280 + 175/560 = 1455/560
1455/560 simplified gives 291/112
So, 16/7 + 25/80 = 291/112
In mixed form: 267/112

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