Add 81/72 and 27/6, Solve 1 9/72 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 81/72 and 27/6

1^st number: 1 9/72, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

81/72 + 27/6 is 45/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
81/72 = 81 × 1/72 × 1 = 81/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
27/6 = 27 × 12/6 × 12 = 324/72
Add the two like fractions:
81/72 + 324/72 = 81 + 324/72 = 405/72
405/72 simplified gives 45/8
So, 81/72 + 27/6 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8

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