Add 27/30 and 3/25
27/30 + 3/25 is 51/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 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 25 × 6 = 150,
3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
135/150 + 18/150 = 135 + 18/150 = 153/150 - 153/150 simplified gives 51/50
- So, 27/30 + 3/25 = 51/50
In mixed form: 11/50
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