Add 72/35 and 6/27, Solve 2 2/35 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 6/27

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 6/27

72/35 + 6/27 is 718/315.

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,
6/27 = 6 × 35/27 × 35 = 210/945
Add the two like fractions:
1944/945 + 210/945 = 1944 + 210/945 = 2154/945
2154/945 simplified gives 718/315
So, 72/35 + 6/27 = 718/315
In mixed form: 288/315

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