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Add 1/30 and 18/27

1/30 + 18/27 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    1/30 = 1 × 9/30 × 9 = 9/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    18/27 = 18 × 10/27 × 10 = 180/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/270 + 180/270 = 9 + 180/270 = 189/270
  5. 189/270 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 1/30 + 18/27 = 7/10

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