Add 27/30 and 45/54
27/30 + 45/54 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 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 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Add the two like fractions:
243/270 + 225/270 = 243 + 225/270 = 468/270 - 468/270 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 27/30 + 45/54 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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