Add 72/27 and 14/90, Solve 2 18/27 + 14/90 as a fraction

Add 72/27 and 14/90

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 14/90

72/27 + 14/90 is 127/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
72/27 = 72 × 10/27 × 10 = 720/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
14/90 = 14 × 3/90 × 3 = 42/270
Add the two like fractions:
720/270 + 42/270 = 720 + 42/270 = 762/270
762/270 simplified gives 127/45
So, 72/27 + 14/90 = 127/45
In mixed form: 237/45

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