Add 30/27 and 24/30
1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 24/30
30/27 + 24/30 is 86/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
30/27 = 30 × 10/27 × 10 = 300/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
24/30 = 24 × 9/30 × 9 = 216/270 - Add the two like fractions:
300/270 + 216/270 = 300 + 216/270 = 516/270 - 516/270 simplified gives 86/45
- So, 30/27 + 24/30 = 86/45
In mixed form: 141/45
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