Add 27/9 and 8/30
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 8/30
27/9 + 8/30 is 49/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
27/9 = 27 × 10/9 × 10 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 24/90 = 270 + 24/90 = 294/90 - 294/90 simplified gives 49/15
- So, 27/9 + 8/30 = 49/15
In mixed form: 34/15
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