Add 30/2 and 10/27, Solve 15 0/2 + 10/27 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 10/27

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/27

30/2 + 10/27 is 415/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
30/2 = 30 × 27/2 × 27 = 810/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
10/27 = 10 × 2/27 × 2 = 20/54
Add the two like fractions:
810/54 + 20/54 = 810 + 20/54 = 830/54
830/54 simplified gives 415/27
So, 30/2 + 10/27 = 415/27
In mixed form: 1510/27

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