Add 27/30 and 54/72
27/30 + 54/72 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
27/30 = 27 × 12/30 × 12 = 324/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 270/360 = 324 + 270/360 = 594/360 - 594/360 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 27/30 + 54/72 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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