Add 54/45 and 10/48, Solve 1 9/45 + 10/48 as a fraction

Add 54/45 and 10/48

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 10/48

54/45 + 10/48 is 169/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 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 48 × 15 = 720,
10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720
Add the two like fractions:
864/720 + 150/720 = 864 + 150/720 = 1014/720
1014/720 simplified gives 169/120
So, 54/45 + 10/48 = 169/120
In mixed form: 149/120

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