Add 72/27 and 98/36, Solve 2 18/27 + 2 26/36 as a fraction

Add 72/27 and 98/36

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

72/27 + 98/36 is 97/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
72/27 = 72 × 4/27 × 4 = 288/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
98/36 = 98 × 3/36 × 3 = 294/108
Add the two like fractions:
288/108 + 294/108 = 288 + 294/108 = 582/108
582/108 simplified gives 97/18
So, 72/27 + 98/36 = 97/18
In mixed form: 57/18

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