Add 45/2 and 45/72, Solve 22 1/2 + 45/72 as a fraction

Add 45/2 and 45/72

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 45/72

45/2 + 45/72 is 185/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
45/2 = 45 × 36/2 × 36 = 1620/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
Add the two like fractions:
1620/72 + 45/72 = 1620 + 45/72 = 1665/72
1665/72 simplified gives 185/8
So, 45/2 + 45/72 = 185/8
In mixed form: 231/8

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