Add 9/7 and 16/80, Solve 1 2/7 + 16/80 as a fraction

Add 9/7 and 16/80

1^st number: 1 2/7, 2^nd number: 16/80

9/7 + 16/80 is 52/35.

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,
9/7 = 9 × 80/7 × 80 = 720/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560
Add the two like fractions:
720/560 + 112/560 = 720 + 112/560 = 832/560
832/560 simplified gives 52/35
So, 9/7 + 16/80 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35

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