Add 27/30 and 25/75
27/30 + 25/75 is 37/30.
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,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
135/150 + 50/150 = 135 + 50/150 = 185/150 - 185/150 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 27/30 + 25/75 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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