Add 27/42 and 27/30, Solve 27/42 + 27/30 as a fraction

Add 27/42 and 27/30

27/42 + 27/30 is 54/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210
Add the two like fractions:
135/210 + 189/210 = 135 + 189/210 = 324/210
324/210 simplified gives 54/35
So, 27/42 + 27/30 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35

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