Add 27/5 and 30/63
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 30/63
27/5 + 30/63 is 617/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
27/5 = 27 × 63/5 × 63 = 1701/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
30/63 = 30 × 5/63 × 5 = 150/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/315 + 150/315 = 1701 + 150/315 = 1851/315 - 1851/315 simplified gives 617/105
- So, 27/5 + 30/63 = 617/105
In mixed form: 592/105
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