Add 6/5 and 45/48, Solve 1 1/5 + 45/48 as a fraction

Add 6/5 and 45/48

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 45/48

6/5 + 45/48 is 171/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
6/5 = 6 × 48/5 × 48 = 288/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
Add the two like fractions:
288/240 + 225/240 = 288 + 225/240 = 513/240
513/240 simplified gives 171/80
So, 6/5 + 45/48 = 171/80
In mixed form: 211/80

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