Add 27/10 and 25/75, Solve 2 7/10 + 25/75 as a fraction

Add 27/10 and 25/75

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 25/75

27/10 + 25/75 is 91/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
27/10 = 27 × 15/10 × 15 = 405/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150
Add the two like fractions:
405/150 + 50/150 = 405 + 50/150 = 455/150
455/150 simplified gives 91/30
So, 27/10 + 25/75 = 91/30
In mixed form: 31/30

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