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Add 27/30 and 5/4

1st number: 27/30, 2nd number: 1 1/4

27/30 + 5/4 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/60 + 75/60 = 54 + 75/60 = 129/60
  5. 129/60 simplified gives 43/20
  6. So, 27/30 + 5/4 = 43/20
    In mixed form: 23/20

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