Add 27/2 and 90/32, Solve 13 1/2 + 2 26/32 as a fraction

Add 27/2 and 90/32

1^st number: 13 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

27/2 + 90/32 is 261/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
27/2 = 27 × 16/2 × 16 = 432/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
90/32 = 90 × 1/32 × 1 = 90/32
Add the two like fractions:
432/32 + 90/32 = 432 + 90/32 = 522/32
522/32 simplified gives 261/16
So, 27/2 + 90/32 = 261/16
In mixed form: 165/16

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