Add 48/45 and 10/80, Solve 1 3/45 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 48/45 and 10/80

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 10/80

48/45 + 10/80 is 143/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
48/45 = 48 × 16/45 × 16 = 768/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720
Add the two like fractions:
768/720 + 90/720 = 768 + 90/720 = 858/720
858/720 simplified gives 143/120
So, 48/45 + 10/80 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120

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