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Add 27/8 and 21/30

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 21/30

27/8 + 21/30 is 163/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    21/30 = 21 × 4/30 × 4 = 84/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/120 + 84/120 = 405 + 84/120 = 489/120
  5. 489/120 simplified gives 163/40
  6. So, 27/8 + 21/30 = 163/40
    In mixed form: 43/40

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