Add 30/21 and 40/27
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 1 13/27
30/21 + 40/27 is 550/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
30/21 = 30 × 9/21 × 9 = 270/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
40/27 = 40 × 7/27 × 7 = 280/189 - Add the two like fractions:
270/189 + 280/189 = 270 + 280/189 = 550/189 - So, 30/21 + 40/27 = 550/189
In mixed form: 2172/189
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