Add 4/27 and 72/10, Solve 4/27 + 7 2/10 as a fraction

Add 4/27 and 72/10

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

4/27 + 72/10 is 992/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
4/27 = 4 × 10/27 × 10 = 40/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
72/10 = 72 × 27/10 × 27 = 1944/270
Add the two like fractions:
40/270 + 1944/270 = 40 + 1944/270 = 1984/270
1984/270 simplified gives 992/135
So, 4/27 + 72/10 = 992/135
In mixed form: 747/135

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