Add 18/7 and 56/80, Solve 2 4/7 + 56/80 as a fraction

Add 18/7 and 56/80

1^st number: 2 4/7, 2^nd number: 56/80

18/7 + 56/80 is 229/70.

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,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560
Add the two like fractions:
1440/560 + 392/560 = 1440 + 392/560 = 1832/560
1832/560 simplified gives 229/70
So, 18/7 + 56/80 = 229/70
In mixed form: 319/70

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