Add 7/80 and 16/7, Solve 7/80 + 2 2/7 as a fraction

Add 7/80 and 16/7

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

7/80 + 16/7 is 1329/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
7/80 = 7 × 7/80 × 7 = 49/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
16/7 = 16 × 80/7 × 80 = 1280/560
Add the two like fractions:
49/560 + 1280/560 = 49 + 1280/560 = 1329/560
So, 7/80 + 16/7 = 1329/560
In mixed form: 2209/560

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