Add 27/8 and 25/30
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 25/30
27/8 + 25/30 is 101/24.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
405/120 + 100/120 = 405 + 100/120 = 505/120 - 505/120 simplified gives 101/24
- So, 27/8 + 25/30 = 101/24
In mixed form: 45/24
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