Add 14/30 and 12/27
14/30 + 12/27 is 41/45.
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,
14/30 = 14 × 9/30 × 9 = 126/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
126/270 + 120/270 = 126 + 120/270 = 246/270 - 246/270 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 14/30 + 12/27 = 41/45
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