Add 40/7 and 5/80, Solve 5 5/7 + 5/80 as a fraction

Add 40/7 and 5/80

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

40/7 + 5/80 is 647/112.

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,
40/7 = 40 × 80/7 × 80 = 3200/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560
Add the two like fractions:
3200/560 + 35/560 = 3200 + 35/560 = 3235/560
3235/560 simplified gives 647/112
So, 40/7 + 5/80 = 647/112
In mixed form: 587/112

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