Add 12/30 and 5/27
12/30 + 5/27 is 79/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
12/30 = 12 × 9/30 × 9 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 50/270 = 108 + 50/270 = 158/270 - 158/270 simplified gives 79/135
- So, 12/30 + 5/27 = 79/135
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