Add 10/6 and 75/80, Solve 1 4/6 + 75/80 as a fraction

Add 10/6 and 75/80

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 75/80

10/6 + 75/80 is 125/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
10/6 = 10 × 40/6 × 40 = 400/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240
Add the two like fractions:
400/240 + 225/240 = 400 + 225/240 = 625/240
625/240 simplified gives 125/48
So, 10/6 + 75/80 = 125/48
In mixed form: 229/48

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