Add 30/27 and 15/7, Solve 1 3/27 + 2 1/7 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 15/7

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 2 1/7

30/27 + 15/7 is 205/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
30/27 = 30 × 7/27 × 7 = 210/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
15/7 = 15 × 27/7 × 27 = 405/189
Add the two like fractions:
210/189 + 405/189 = 210 + 405/189 = 615/189
615/189 simplified gives 205/63
So, 30/27 + 15/7 = 205/63
In mixed form: 316/63

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