Add 72/35 and 28/27, Solve 2 2/35 + 1 1/27 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 28/27

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

72/35 + 28/27 is 2924/945.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
72/35 = 72 × 27/35 × 27 = 1944/945
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
28/27 = 28 × 35/27 × 35 = 980/945
Add the two like fractions:
1944/945 + 980/945 = 1944 + 980/945 = 2924/945
So, 72/35 + 28/27 = 2924/945
In mixed form: 389/945

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