Add 30/27 and 4/30, Solve 1 3/27 + 4/30 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 4/30

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 4/30

30/27 + 4/30 is 56/45.

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,
30/27 = 30 × 10/27 × 10 = 300/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270
Add the two like fractions:
300/270 + 36/270 = 300 + 36/270 = 336/270
336/270 simplified gives 56/45
So, 30/27 + 4/30 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45

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