Add 18/30 and 15/27
18/30 + 15/27 is 52/45.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 9/30 × 9 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
162/270 + 150/270 = 162 + 150/270 = 312/270 - 312/270 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 18/30 + 15/27 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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