Add 2/72 and 45/18, Solve 2/72 + 2 9/18 as a fraction

Add 2/72 and 45/18

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

2/72 + 45/18 is 91/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
45/18 = 45 × 4/18 × 4 = 180/72
Add the two like fractions:
2/72 + 180/72 = 2 + 180/72 = 182/72
182/72 simplified gives 91/36
So, 2/72 + 45/18 = 91/36
In mixed form: 219/36

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