Add 27/30 and 1/7
27/30 + 1/7 is 73/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
1/7 = 1 × 30/7 × 30 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
189/210 + 30/210 = 189 + 30/210 = 219/210 - 219/210 simplified gives 73/70
- So, 27/30 + 1/7 = 73/70
In mixed form: 13/70
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