Add 72/27 and 1/75, Solve 2 18/27 + 1/75 as a fraction

Add 72/27 and 1/75

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 1/75

72/27 + 1/75 is 67/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 is 675

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
72/27 = 72 × 25/27 × 25 = 1800/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
1/75 = 1 × 9/75 × 9 = 9/675
Add the two like fractions:
1800/675 + 9/675 = 1800 + 9/675 = 1809/675
1809/675 simplified gives 67/25
So, 72/27 + 1/75 = 67/25
In mixed form: 217/25

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