Add 75/56 and 54/80, Solve 1 19/56 + 54/80 as a fraction

Add 75/56 and 54/80

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 54/80

75/56 + 54/80 is 141/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
75/56 = 75 × 10/56 × 10 = 750/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560
Add the two like fractions:
750/560 + 378/560 = 750 + 378/560 = 1128/560
1128/560 simplified gives 141/70
So, 75/56 + 54/80 = 141/70
In mixed form: 21/70

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