Add 72/27 and 6/5, Solve 2 18/27 + 1 1/5 as a fraction

Add 72/27 and 6/5

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

72/27 + 6/5 is 58/15.

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,
6/5 = 6 × 27/5 × 27 = 162/135
Add the two like fractions:
360/135 + 162/135 = 360 + 162/135 = 522/135
522/135 simplified gives 58/15
So, 72/27 + 6/5 = 58/15
In mixed form: 313/15

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