Add 45/90 and 27/16, Solve 45/90 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 45/90 and 27/16

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

45/90 + 27/16 is 35/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
45/90 = 45 × 8/90 × 8 = 360/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
27/16 = 27 × 45/16 × 45 = 1215/720
Add the two like fractions:
360/720 + 1215/720 = 360 + 1215/720 = 1575/720
1575/720 simplified gives 35/16
So, 45/90 + 27/16 = 35/16
In mixed form: 23/16

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