Add 75/27 and 75/30, Solve 2 21/27 + 2 15/30 as a fraction

Add 75/27 and 75/30

1^st number: 2 21/27, 2^nd number: 2 15/30

75/27 + 75/30 is 95/18.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
75/27 = 75 × 10/27 × 10 = 750/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
75/30 = 75 × 9/30 × 9 = 675/270
Add the two like fractions:
750/270 + 675/270 = 750 + 675/270 = 1425/270
1425/270 simplified gives 95/18
So, 75/27 + 75/30 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18

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