Add 27/2 and 27/30
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 27/30
27/2 + 27/30 is 72/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
27/2 = 27 × 15/2 × 15 = 405/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
27/30 = 27 × 1/30 × 1 = 27/30 - Add the two like fractions:
405/30 + 27/30 = 405 + 27/30 = 432/30 - 432/30 simplified gives 72/5
- So, 27/2 + 27/30 = 72/5
In mixed form: 142/5
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