Add 27/30 and 18/54
27/30 + 18/54 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
27/30 = 27 × 9/30 × 9 = 243/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270 - Add the two like fractions:
243/270 + 90/270 = 243 + 90/270 = 333/270 - 333/270 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 27/30 + 18/54 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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