Add 10/12 and 80/45, Solve 10/12 + 1 35/45 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 80/45

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

10/12 + 80/45 is 47/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
10/12 = 10 × 15/12 × 15 = 150/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
80/45 = 80 × 4/45 × 4 = 320/180
Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 320/180 = 150 + 320/180 = 470/180
470/180 simplified gives 47/18
So, 10/12 + 80/45 = 47/18
In mixed form: 211/18

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