Add 75/27 and 4/30
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 4/30
75/27 + 4/30 is 131/45.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270 - Add the two like fractions:
750/270 + 36/270 = 750 + 36/270 = 786/270 - 786/270 simplified gives 131/45
- So, 75/27 + 4/30 = 131/45
In mixed form: 241/45
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