Add 90/72 and 27/48, Solve 1 18/72 + 27/48 as a fraction

Add 90/72 and 27/48

1^st number: 1 18/72, 2^nd number: 27/48

90/72 + 27/48 is 29/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
90/72 = 90 × 2/72 × 2 = 180/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144
Add the two like fractions:
180/144 + 81/144 = 180 + 81/144 = 261/144
261/144 simplified gives 29/16
So, 90/72 + 27/48 = 29/16
In mixed form: 113/16

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