Add 27/75 and 5/30
27/75 + 5/30 is 79/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150 - Add the two like fractions:
54/150 + 25/150 = 54 + 25/150 = 79/150 - So, 27/75 + 5/30 = 79/150
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