Add 90/2 and 27/72, Solve 45 0/2 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 90/2 and 27/72

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 27/72

90/2 + 27/72 is 363/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
90/2 = 90 × 36/2 × 36 = 3240/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
Add the two like fractions:
3240/72 + 27/72 = 3240 + 27/72 = 3267/72
3267/72 simplified gives 363/8
So, 90/2 + 27/72 = 363/8
In mixed form: 453/8

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