Add 27/30 and 28/35
27/30 + 28/35 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
189/210 + 168/210 = 189 + 168/210 = 357/210 - 357/210 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 27/30 + 28/35 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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