Add 49/75 and 72/45, Solve 49/75 + 1 27/45 as a fraction

Add 49/75 and 72/45

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

49/75 + 72/45 is 169/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
49/75 = 49 × 3/75 × 3 = 147/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
72/45 = 72 × 5/45 × 5 = 360/225
Add the two like fractions:
147/225 + 360/225 = 147 + 360/225 = 507/225
507/225 simplified gives 169/75
So, 49/75 + 72/45 = 169/75
In mixed form: 219/75

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