Add 30/27 and 10/15
1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 10/15
30/27 + 10/15 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
10/15 = 10 × 9/15 × 9 = 90/135 - Add the two like fractions:
150/135 + 90/135 = 150 + 90/135 = 240/135 - 240/135 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 30/27 + 10/15 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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