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Add 45/4 and 27/72

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 27/72

45/4 + 27/72 is 93/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
    45/4 = 45 × 18/4 × 18 = 810/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/72 + 27/72 = 810 + 27/72 = 837/72
  5. 837/72 simplified gives 93/8
  6. So, 45/4 + 27/72 = 93/8
    In mixed form: 115/8

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