Add 27/5 and 24/30
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 24/30
27/5 + 24/30 is 31/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
27/5 = 27 × 6/5 × 6 = 162/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
24/30 = 24 × 1/30 × 1 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
162/30 + 24/30 = 162 + 24/30 = 186/30 - 186/30 simplified gives 31/5
- So, 27/5 + 24/30 = 31/5
In mixed form: 61/5
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