Add 30/72 and 27/25, Solve 30/72 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 30/72 and 27/25

1^st number: 30/72, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

30/72 + 27/25 is 449/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
30/72 = 30 × 25/72 × 25 = 750/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
27/25 = 27 × 72/25 × 72 = 1944/1800
Add the two like fractions:
750/1800 + 1944/1800 = 750 + 1944/1800 = 2694/1800
2694/1800 simplified gives 449/300
So, 30/72 + 27/25 = 449/300
In mixed form: 1149/300

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