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Add 80/75 and 10/54

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 10/54

80/75 + 10/54 is 169/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    80/75 = 80 × 18/75 × 18 = 1440/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    10/54 = 10 × 25/54 × 25 = 250/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/1350 + 250/1350 = 1440 + 250/1350 = 1690/1350
  5. 1690/1350 simplified gives 169/135
  6. So, 80/75 + 10/54 = 169/135
    In mixed form: 134/135

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