Add 27/30 and 20/75
27/30 + 20/75 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
135/150 + 40/150 = 135 + 40/150 = 175/150 - 175/150 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 27/30 + 20/75 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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