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Add 2/80 and 81/28

1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 2 25/28

2/80 + 81/28 is 817/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 28 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    81/28 = 81 × 20/28 × 20 = 1620/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/560 + 1620/560 = 14 + 1620/560 = 1634/560
  5. 1634/560 simplified gives 817/280
  6. So, 2/80 + 81/28 = 817/280
    In mixed form: 2257/280

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