Add 9/30 and 72/45, Solve 9/30 + 1 27/45 as a fraction

Add 9/30 and 72/45

1^st number: 9/30, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

9/30 + 72/45 is 19/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90
Add the two like fractions:
27/90 + 144/90 = 27 + 144/90 = 171/90
171/90 simplified gives 19/10
So, 9/30 + 72/45 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10

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