Add 27/30 and 72/25, Solve 27/30 + 2 22/25 as a fraction

Add 27/30 and 72/25

1^st number: 27/30, 2^nd number: 2 22/25

27/30 + 72/25 is 189/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150
Add the two like fractions:
135/150 + 432/150 = 135 + 432/150 = 567/150
567/150 simplified gives 189/50
So, 27/30 + 72/25 = 189/50
In mixed form: 339/50

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