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Add 28/27 and 30/72

1st number: 1 1/27, 2nd number: 30/72

28/27 + 30/72 is 157/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 72 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    28/27 = 28 × 8/27 × 8 = 224/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    30/72 = 30 × 3/72 × 3 = 90/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/216 + 90/216 = 224 + 90/216 = 314/216
  5. 314/216 simplified gives 157/108
  6. So, 28/27 + 30/72 = 157/108
    In mixed form: 149/108

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