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Add 42/27 and 4/30

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 4/30

42/27 + 4/30 is 76/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    42/27 = 42 × 10/27 × 10 = 420/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/270 + 36/270 = 420 + 36/270 = 456/270
  5. 456/270 simplified gives 76/45
  6. So, 42/27 + 4/30 = 76/45
    In mixed form: 131/45

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