Add 30/12 and 2/27, Solve 2 6/12 + 2/27 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 2/27

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 2/27

30/12 + 2/27 is 139/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
30/12 = 30 × 9/12 × 9 = 270/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108
Add the two like fractions:
270/108 + 8/108 = 270 + 8/108 = 278/108
278/108 simplified gives 139/54
So, 30/12 + 2/27 = 139/54
In mixed form: 231/54

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