Add 15/72 and 27/16, Solve 15/72 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 15/72 and 27/16

1^st number: 15/72, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

15/72 + 27/16 is 91/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
15/72 = 15 × 2/72 × 2 = 30/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
27/16 = 27 × 9/16 × 9 = 243/144
Add the two like fractions:
30/144 + 243/144 = 30 + 243/144 = 273/144
273/144 simplified gives 91/48
So, 15/72 + 27/16 = 91/48
In mixed form: 143/48

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