Add 27/12 and 72/7, Solve 2 3/12 + 10 2/7 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 72/7

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 10 2/7

27/12 + 72/7 is 351/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
72/7 = 72 × 12/7 × 12 = 864/84
Add the two like fractions:
189/84 + 864/84 = 189 + 864/84 = 1053/84
1053/84 simplified gives 351/28
So, 27/12 + 72/7 = 351/28
In mixed form: 1215/28

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