Add 45/9 and 27/16, Solve 5 0/9 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 45/9 and 27/16

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

45/9 + 27/16 is 107/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
45/9 = 45 × 16/9 × 16 = 720/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
27/16 = 27 × 9/16 × 9 = 243/144
Add the two like fractions:
720/144 + 243/144 = 720 + 243/144 = 963/144
963/144 simplified gives 107/16
So, 45/9 + 27/16 = 107/16
In mixed form: 611/16

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