Add 30/72 and 35/27, Solve 30/72 + 1 8/27 as a fraction

Add 30/72 and 35/27

1^st number: 30/72, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

30/72 + 35/27 is 185/108.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
30/72 = 30 × 3/72 × 3 = 90/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
35/27 = 35 × 8/27 × 8 = 280/216
Add the two like fractions:
90/216 + 280/216 = 90 + 280/216 = 370/216
370/216 simplified gives 185/108
So, 30/72 + 35/27 = 185/108
In mixed form: 177/108

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