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

Add 18/7 and 4/80

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

18/7 + 4/80 is 367/140.

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,
18/7 = 18 × 80/7 × 80 = 1440/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560
Add the two like fractions:
1440/560 + 28/560 = 1440 + 28/560 = 1468/560
1468/560 simplified gives 367/140
So, 18/7 + 4/80 = 367/140
In mixed form: 287/140

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