Add 16/27 and 2/30
16/27 + 2/30 is 89/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
2/30 = 2 × 9/30 × 9 = 18/270 - Add the two like fractions:
160/270 + 18/270 = 160 + 18/270 = 178/270 - 178/270 simplified gives 89/135
- So, 16/27 + 2/30 = 89/135
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