Add 6/4 and 72/45, Solve 1 2/4 + 1 27/45 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 72/45

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

6/4 + 72/45 is 31/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
6/4 = 6 × 45/4 × 45 = 270/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180
Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 288/180 = 270 + 288/180 = 558/180
558/180 simplified gives 31/10
So, 6/4 + 72/45 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10

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