Add 45/27 and 2/28, Solve 1 18/27 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 45/27 and 2/28

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 2/28

45/27 + 2/28 is 73/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
45/27 = 45 × 28/27 × 28 = 1260/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756
Add the two like fractions:
1260/756 + 54/756 = 1260 + 54/756 = 1314/756
1314/756 simplified gives 73/42
So, 45/27 + 2/28 = 73/42
In mixed form: 131/42

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