Add 80/75 and 5/10, Solve 1 5/75 + 5/10 as a fraction

Add 80/75 and 5/10

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

80/75 + 5/10 is 47/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
80/75 = 80 × 2/75 × 2 = 160/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150
Add the two like fractions:
160/150 + 75/150 = 160 + 75/150 = 235/150
235/150 simplified gives 47/30
So, 80/75 + 5/10 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30

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