Add 27/30 and 25/27
27/30 + 25/27 is 493/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 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 27 × 10 = 270,
25/27 = 25 × 10/27 × 10 = 250/270 - Add the two like fractions:
243/270 + 250/270 = 243 + 250/270 = 493/270 - So, 27/30 + 25/27 = 493/270
In mixed form: 1223/270
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