Add 25/30 and 7/27
25/30 + 7/27 is 59/54.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 9/30 × 9 = 225/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
7/27 = 7 × 10/27 × 10 = 70/270 - Add the two like fractions:
225/270 + 70/270 = 225 + 70/270 = 295/270 - 295/270 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 25/30 + 7/27 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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