Add 72/45 and 15/6, Solve 1 27/45 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 72/45 and 15/6

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

72/45 + 15/6 is 41/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90
Add the two like fractions:
144/90 + 225/90 = 144 + 225/90 = 369/90
369/90 simplified gives 41/10
So, 72/45 + 15/6 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10

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