Add 48/10 and 80/54, Solve 4 8/10 + 1 26/54 as a fraction

Add 48/10 and 80/54

1^st number: 4 8/10, 2^nd number: 1 26/54

48/10 + 80/54 is 848/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
48/10 = 48 × 27/10 × 27 = 1296/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
80/54 = 80 × 5/54 × 5 = 400/270
Add the two like fractions:
1296/270 + 400/270 = 1296 + 400/270 = 1696/270
1696/270 simplified gives 848/135
So, 48/10 + 80/54 = 848/135
In mixed form: 638/135

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