Add 75/27 and 3/30
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 3/30
75/27 + 3/30 is 259/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
75/27 = 75 × 10/27 × 10 = 750/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
3/30 = 3 × 9/30 × 9 = 27/270 - Add the two like fractions:
750/270 + 27/270 = 750 + 27/270 = 777/270 - 777/270 simplified gives 259/90
- So, 75/27 + 3/30 = 259/90
In mixed form: 279/90
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