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Add 12/27 and 35/30

1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 1 5/30

12/27 + 35/30 is 29/18.

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,
    12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    35/30 = 35 × 9/30 × 9 = 315/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/270 + 315/270 = 120 + 315/270 = 435/270
  5. 435/270 simplified gives 29/18
  6. So, 12/27 + 35/30 = 29/18
    In mixed form: 111/18

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