Add 72/45 and 2/14, Solve 1 27/45 + 2/14 as a fraction

Add 72/45 and 2/14

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 2/14

72/45 + 2/14 is 61/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
72/45 = 72 × 14/45 × 14 = 1008/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630
Add the two like fractions:
1008/630 + 90/630 = 1008 + 90/630 = 1098/630
1098/630 simplified gives 61/35
So, 72/45 + 2/14 = 61/35
In mixed form: 126/35

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