Add 45/16 and 27/72, Solve 2 13/16 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 45/16 and 27/72

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 27/72

45/16 + 27/72 is 51/16.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
45/16 = 45 × 9/16 × 9 = 405/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
27/72 = 27 × 2/72 × 2 = 54/144
Add the two like fractions:
405/144 + 54/144 = 405 + 54/144 = 459/144
459/144 simplified gives 51/16
So, 45/16 + 27/72 = 51/16
In mixed form: 33/16

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