Add 72/30 and 6/27, Solve 2 12/30 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 72/30 and 6/27

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 6/27

72/30 + 6/27 is 118/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
72/30 = 72 × 9/30 × 9 = 648/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270
Add the two like fractions:
648/270 + 60/270 = 648 + 60/270 = 708/270
708/270 simplified gives 118/45
So, 72/30 + 6/27 = 118/45
In mixed form: 228/45

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