Add 16/7 and 9/80
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 9/80
16/7 + 9/80 is 1343/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/560 + 63/560 = 1280 + 63/560 = 1343/560 - So, 16/7 + 9/80 = 1343/560
In mixed form: 2223/560
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