Add 28/30 and 2/27
28/30 + 2/27 is 136/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
28/30 = 28 × 9/30 × 9 = 252/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
252/270 + 20/270 = 252 + 20/270 = 272/270 - 272/270 simplified gives 136/135
- So, 28/30 + 2/27 = 136/135
In mixed form: 11/135
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