Add 16/7 and 28/80, Solve 2 2/7 + 28/80 as a fraction

Add 16/7 and 28/80

1^st number: 2 2/7, 2^nd number: 28/80

16/7 + 28/80 is 369/140.

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,
28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560
Add the two like fractions:
1280/560 + 196/560 = 1280 + 196/560 = 1476/560
1476/560 simplified gives 369/140
So, 16/7 + 28/80 = 369/140
In mixed form: 289/140

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