Add 27/2 and 25/30, Solve 13 1/2 + 25/30 as a fraction

Add 27/2 and 25/30

1^st number: 13 1/2, 2^nd number: 25/30

27/2 + 25/30 is 43/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
27/2 = 27 × 15/2 × 15 = 405/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30
Add the two like fractions:
405/30 + 25/30 = 405 + 25/30 = 430/30
430/30 simplified gives 43/3
So, 27/2 + 25/30 = 43/3
In mixed form: 141/3

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