Add 27/25 and 6/30, Solve 1 2/25 + 6/30 as a fraction

Add 27/25 and 6/30

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 6/30

27/25 + 6/30 is 32/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
6/30 = 6 × 5/30 × 5 = 30/150
Add the two like fractions:
162/150 + 30/150 = 162 + 30/150 = 192/150
192/150 simplified gives 32/25
So, 27/25 + 6/30 = 32/25
In mixed form: 17/25

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