Add 72/45 and 7/48, Solve 1 27/45 + 7/48 as a fraction

Add 72/45 and 7/48

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 7/48

72/45 + 7/48 is 419/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
72/45 = 72 × 16/45 × 16 = 1152/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
7/48 = 7 × 15/48 × 15 = 105/720
Add the two like fractions:
1152/720 + 105/720 = 1152 + 105/720 = 1257/720
1257/720 simplified gives 419/240
So, 72/45 + 7/48 = 419/240
In mixed form: 1179/240

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