Add 2/30 and 75/27, Solve 2/30 + 2 21/27 as a fraction

Add 2/30 and 75/27

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

2/30 + 75/27 is 128/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
2/30 = 2 × 9/30 × 9 = 18/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
75/27 = 75 × 10/27 × 10 = 750/270
Add the two like fractions:
18/270 + 750/270 = 18 + 750/270 = 768/270
768/270 simplified gives 128/45
So, 2/30 + 75/27 = 128/45
In mixed form: 238/45

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