Add 54/45 and 10/16, Solve 1 9/45 + 10/16 as a fraction

Add 54/45 and 10/16

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 10/16

54/45 + 10/16 is 73/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
54/45 = 54 × 16/45 × 16 = 864/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
10/16 = 10 × 45/16 × 45 = 450/720
Add the two like fractions:
864/720 + 450/720 = 864 + 450/720 = 1314/720
1314/720 simplified gives 73/40
So, 54/45 + 10/16 = 73/40
In mixed form: 133/40

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