Add 27/30 and 6/27, Solve 27/30 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 27/30 and 6/27

27/30 + 6/27 is 101/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 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 27 × 10 = 270,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270
Add the two like fractions:
243/270 + 60/270 = 243 + 60/270 = 303/270
303/270 simplified gives 101/90
So, 27/30 + 6/27 = 101/90
In mixed form: 111/90

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