Add 27/30 and 20/54
27/30 + 20/54 is 343/270.
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,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Add the two like fractions:
243/270 + 100/270 = 243 + 100/270 = 343/270 - So, 27/30 + 20/54 = 343/270
In mixed form: 173/270
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