Add 72/30 and 27/75, Solve 2 12/30 + 27/75 as a fraction

Add 72/30 and 27/75

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 27/75

72/30 + 27/75 is 69/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
72/30 = 72 × 5/30 × 5 = 360/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150
Add the two like fractions:
360/150 + 54/150 = 360 + 54/150 = 414/150
414/150 simplified gives 69/25
So, 72/30 + 27/75 = 69/25
In mixed form: 219/25

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