Add 2/27 and 24/30
2/27 + 24/30 is 118/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
24/30 = 24 × 9/30 × 9 = 216/270 - Add the two like fractions:
20/270 + 216/270 = 20 + 216/270 = 236/270 - 236/270 simplified gives 118/135
- So, 2/27 + 24/30 = 118/135
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