Add 72/7 and 14/80, Solve 10 2/7 + 14/80 as a fraction

Add 72/7 and 14/80

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 14/80

72/7 + 14/80 is 2929/280.

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,
72/7 = 72 × 80/7 × 80 = 5760/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560
Add the two like fractions:
5760/560 + 98/560 = 5760 + 98/560 = 5858/560
5858/560 simplified gives 2929/280
So, 72/7 + 14/80 = 2929/280
In mixed form: 10129/280

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