Add 72/75 and 27/18, Solve 72/75 + 1 9/18 as a fraction

Add 72/75 and 27/18

1^st number: 72/75, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

72/75 + 27/18 is 123/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
72/75 = 72 × 6/75 × 6 = 432/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450
Add the two like fractions:
432/450 + 675/450 = 432 + 675/450 = 1107/450
1107/450 simplified gives 123/50
So, 72/75 + 27/18 = 123/50
In mixed form: 223/50

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