Add 72/7 and 3/27, Solve 10 2/7 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 72/7 and 3/27

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 3/27

72/7 + 3/27 is 655/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
72/7 = 72 × 27/7 × 27 = 1944/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189
Add the two like fractions:
1944/189 + 21/189 = 1944 + 21/189 = 1965/189
1965/189 simplified gives 655/63
So, 72/7 + 3/27 = 655/63
In mixed form: 1025/63

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