Add 72/10 and 27/75, Solve 7 2/10 + 27/75 as a fraction

Add 72/10 and 27/75

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 27/75

72/10 + 27/75 is 189/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
72/10 = 72 × 15/10 × 15 = 1080/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150
Add the two like fractions:
1080/150 + 54/150 = 1080 + 54/150 = 1134/150
1134/150 simplified gives 189/25
So, 72/10 + 27/75 = 189/25
In mixed form: 714/25

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