Add 90/32 and 27/72, Solve 2 26/32 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 90/32 and 27/72

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 27/72

90/32 + 27/72 is 51/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
90/32 = 90 × 9/32 × 9 = 810/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
27/72 = 27 × 4/72 × 4 = 108/288
Add the two like fractions:
810/288 + 108/288 = 810 + 108/288 = 918/288
918/288 simplified gives 51/16
So, 90/32 + 27/72 = 51/16
In mixed form: 33/16

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