Add 27/6 and 72/25, Solve 4 3/6 + 2 22/25 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 72/25

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 22/25

27/6 + 72/25 is 369/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150
Add the two like fractions:
675/150 + 432/150 = 675 + 432/150 = 1107/150
1107/150 simplified gives 369/50
So, 27/6 + 72/25 = 369/50
In mixed form: 719/50

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