Add 27/72 and 16/7, Solve 27/72 + 2 2/7 as a fraction

Add 27/72 and 16/7

1^st number: 27/72, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

27/72 + 16/7 is 149/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
16/7 = 16 × 72/7 × 72 = 1152/504
Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 1152/504 = 189 + 1152/504 = 1341/504
1341/504 simplified gives 149/56
So, 27/72 + 16/7 = 149/56
In mixed form: 237/56

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