Add 1/27 and 30/6, Solve 1/27 + 5 0/6 as a fraction

Add 1/27 and 30/6

1^st number: 1/27, 2^nd number: 5 0/6

1/27 + 30/6 is 136/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
30/6 = 30 × 9/6 × 9 = 270/54
Add the two like fractions:
2/54 + 270/54 = 2 + 270/54 = 272/54
272/54 simplified gives 136/27
So, 1/27 + 30/6 = 136/27
In mixed form: 51/27

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