Add 75/28 and 9/80, Solve 2 19/28 + 9/80 as a fraction

Add 75/28 and 9/80

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 9/80

75/28 + 9/80 is 1563/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
75/28 = 75 × 20/28 × 20 = 1500/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560
Add the two like fractions:
1500/560 + 63/560 = 1500 + 63/560 = 1563/560
So, 75/28 + 9/80 = 1563/560
In mixed form: 2443/560

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