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Add 2/7 and 9/80

2/7 + 9/80 is 223/560.

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,
    2/7 = 2 × 80/7 × 80 = 160/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/560 + 63/560 = 160 + 63/560 = 223/560
  5. So, 2/7 + 9/80 = 223/560

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