Add 30/18 and 21/27
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 21/27
30/18 + 21/27 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
30/18 = 30 × 3/18 × 3 = 90/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
21/27 = 21 × 2/27 × 2 = 42/54 - Add the two like fractions:
90/54 + 42/54 = 90 + 42/54 = 132/54 - 132/54 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 30/18 + 21/27 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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