Add 27/10 and 10/72, Solve 2 7/10 + 10/72 as a fraction

Add 27/10 and 10/72

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 10/72

27/10 + 10/72 is 511/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
27/10 = 27 × 36/10 × 36 = 972/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
Add the two like fractions:
972/360 + 50/360 = 972 + 50/360 = 1022/360
1022/360 simplified gives 511/180
So, 27/10 + 10/72 = 511/180
In mixed form: 2151/180

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