Add 72/27 and 2/5, Solve 2 18/27 + 2/5 as a fraction

Add 72/27 and 2/5

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 2/5

72/27 + 2/5 is 46/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
72/27 = 72 × 5/27 × 5 = 360/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
2/5 = 2 × 27/5 × 27 = 54/135
Add the two like fractions:
360/135 + 54/135 = 360 + 54/135 = 414/135
414/135 simplified gives 46/15
So, 72/27 + 2/5 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15

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