Add 72/45 and 9/14, Solve 1 27/45 + 9/14 as a fraction

Add 72/45 and 9/14

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 9/14

72/45 + 9/14 is 157/70.

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,
9/14 = 9 × 45/14 × 45 = 405/630
Add the two like fractions:
1008/630 + 405/630 = 1008 + 405/630 = 1413/630
1413/630 simplified gives 157/70
So, 72/45 + 9/14 = 157/70
In mixed form: 217/70

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