Add 72/10 and 15/27, Solve 7 2/10 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 72/10 and 15/27

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 15/27

72/10 + 15/27 is 349/45.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
72/10 = 72 × 27/10 × 27 = 1944/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270
Add the two like fractions:
1944/270 + 150/270 = 1944 + 150/270 = 2094/270
2094/270 simplified gives 349/45
So, 72/10 + 15/27 = 349/45
In mixed form: 734/45

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