Add 72/27 and 90/60, Solve 2 18/27 + 1 30/60 as a fraction

Add 72/27 and 90/60

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

72/27 + 90/60 is 25/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
72/27 = 72 × 20/27 × 20 = 1440/540
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
90/60 = 90 × 9/60 × 9 = 810/540
Add the two like fractions:
1440/540 + 810/540 = 1440 + 810/540 = 2250/540
2250/540 simplified gives 25/6
So, 72/27 + 90/60 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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