Add 81/75 and 10/80, Solve 1 6/75 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 81/75 and 10/80

1^st number: 1 6/75, 2^nd number: 10/80

81/75 + 10/80 is 241/200.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
81/75 = 81 × 16/75 × 16 = 1296/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
10/80 = 10 × 15/80 × 15 = 150/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1296/1200 + 150/1200 = 1296 + 150/1200 = 1446/1200
1446/1200 simplified gives 241/200
So, 81/75 + 10/80 = 241/200
In mixed form: 141/200

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