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Add 27/30 and 20/75

27/30 + 20/75 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/150 + 40/150 = 135 + 40/150 = 175/150
  5. 175/150 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 27/30 + 20/75 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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