Add 45/2 and 21/27, Solve 22 1/2 + 21/27 as a fraction

Add 45/2 and 21/27

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 21/27

45/2 + 21/27 is 419/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
45/2 = 45 × 27/2 × 27 = 1215/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
21/27 = 21 × 2/27 × 2 = 42/54
Add the two like fractions:
1215/54 + 42/54 = 1215 + 42/54 = 1257/54
1257/54 simplified gives 419/18
So, 45/2 + 21/27 = 419/18
In mixed form: 235/18

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