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Add 80/5 and 2/7

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 2/7

80/5 + 2/7 is 114/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    80/5 = 80 × 7/5 × 7 = 560/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    2/7 = 2 × 5/7 × 5 = 10/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/35 + 10/35 = 560 + 10/35 = 570/35
  5. 570/35 simplified gives 114/7
  6. So, 80/5 + 2/7 = 114/7
    In mixed form: 162/7

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