Add 18/7 and 16/80, Solve 2 4/7 + 16/80 as a fraction

Add 18/7 and 16/80

1^st number: 2 4/7, 2^nd number: 16/80

18/7 + 16/80 is 97/35.

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,
18/7 = 18 × 80/7 × 80 = 1440/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560
Add the two like fractions:
1440/560 + 112/560 = 1440 + 112/560 = 1552/560
1552/560 simplified gives 97/35
So, 18/7 + 16/80 = 97/35
In mixed form: 227/35

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