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Add 40/7 and 2/80

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 2/80

40/7 + 2/80 is 1607/280.

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,
    40/7 = 40 × 80/7 × 80 = 3200/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/560 + 14/560 = 3200 + 14/560 = 3214/560
  5. 3214/560 simplified gives 1607/280
  6. So, 40/7 + 2/80 = 1607/280
    In mixed form: 5207/280

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