Add 3/27 and 27/30
3/27 + 27/30 is 91/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
27/30 = 27 × 9/30 × 9 = 243/270 - Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 243/270 = 30 + 243/270 = 273/270 - 273/270 simplified gives 91/90
- So, 3/27 + 27/30 = 91/90
In mixed form: 11/90
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