Add 27/8 and 16/30
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 16/30
27/8 + 16/30 is 469/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Add the two like fractions:
405/120 + 64/120 = 405 + 64/120 = 469/120 - So, 27/8 + 16/30 = 469/120
In mixed form: 3109/120
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