Add 90/72 and 27/8, Solve 1 18/72 + 3 3/8 as a fraction

Add 90/72 and 27/8

1^st number: 1 18/72, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

90/72 + 27/8 is 37/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
90/72 = 90 × 1/72 × 1 = 90/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
27/8 = 27 × 9/8 × 9 = 243/72
Add the two like fractions:
90/72 + 243/72 = 90 + 243/72 = 333/72
333/72 simplified gives 37/8
So, 90/72 + 27/8 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8

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