Add 27/72 and 81/35, Solve 27/72 + 2 11/35 as a fraction

Add 27/72 and 81/35

1^st number: 27/72, 2^nd number: 2 11/35

27/72 + 81/35 is 753/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
27/72 = 27 × 35/72 × 35 = 945/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
81/35 = 81 × 72/35 × 72 = 5832/2520
Add the two like fractions:
945/2520 + 5832/2520 = 945 + 5832/2520 = 6777/2520
6777/2520 simplified gives 753/280
So, 27/72 + 81/35 = 753/280
In mixed form: 2193/280

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