Add 27/6 and 30/36, Solve 4 3/6 + 30/36 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 30/36

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 30/36

27/6 + 30/36 is 16/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
27/6 = 27 × 6/6 × 6 = 162/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
30/36 = 30 × 1/36 × 1 = 30/36
Add the two like fractions:
162/36 + 30/36 = 162 + 30/36 = 192/36
192/36 simplified gives 16/3
So, 27/6 + 30/36 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3

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