Add 30/6 and 24/27
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 24/27
30/6 + 24/27 is 53/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
30/6 = 30 × 9/6 × 9 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54 - Add the two like fractions:
270/54 + 48/54 = 270 + 48/54 = 318/54 - 318/54 simplified gives 53/9
- So, 30/6 + 24/27 = 53/9
In mixed form: 58/9
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