Add 72/27 and 4/25, Solve 2 18/27 + 4/25 as a fraction

Add 72/27 and 4/25

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 4/25

72/27 + 4/25 is 212/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 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 25 × 27 = 675,
4/25 = 4 × 27/25 × 27 = 108/675
Add the two like fractions:
1800/675 + 108/675 = 1800 + 108/675 = 1908/675
1908/675 simplified gives 212/75
So, 72/27 + 4/25 = 212/75
In mixed form: 262/75

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