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Add 16/7 and 42/80

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 42/80

16/7 + 42/80 is 787/280.

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,
    42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/560 + 294/560 = 1280 + 294/560 = 1574/560
  5. 1574/560 simplified gives 787/280
  6. So, 16/7 + 42/80 = 787/280
    In mixed form: 2227/280

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