Add 24/7 and 80/90, Solve 3 3/7 + 80/90 as a fraction

Add 24/7 and 80/90

1^st number: 3 3/7, 2^nd number: 80/90

24/7 + 80/90 is 272/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
24/7 = 24 × 90/7 × 90 = 2160/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
80/90 = 80 × 7/90 × 7 = 560/630
Add the two like fractions:
2160/630 + 560/630 = 2160 + 560/630 = 2720/630
2720/630 simplified gives 272/63
So, 24/7 + 80/90 = 272/63
In mixed form: 420/63

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