Add 72/27 and 27/30, Solve 2 18/27 + 27/30 as a fraction

Add 72/27 and 27/30

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 27/30

72/27 + 27/30 is 107/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
72/27 = 72 × 10/27 × 10 = 720/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
27/30 = 27 × 9/30 × 9 = 243/270
Add the two like fractions:
720/270 + 243/270 = 720 + 243/270 = 963/270
963/270 simplified gives 107/30
So, 72/27 + 27/30 = 107/30
In mixed form: 317/30

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