Add 72/27 and 7/10, Solve 2 18/27 + 7/10 as a fraction

Add 72/27 and 7/10

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 7/10

72/27 + 7/10 is 101/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
7/10 = 7 × 27/10 × 27 = 189/270
Add the two like fractions:
720/270 + 189/270 = 720 + 189/270 = 909/270
909/270 simplified gives 101/30
So, 72/27 + 7/10 = 101/30
In mixed form: 311/30

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