Add 30/27 and 35/5, Solve 1 3/27 + 7 0/5 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 35/5

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

30/27 + 35/5 is 73/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 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 5 × 27 = 135,
35/5 = 35 × 27/5 × 27 = 945/135
Add the two like fractions:
150/135 + 945/135 = 150 + 945/135 = 1095/135
1095/135 simplified gives 73/9
So, 30/27 + 35/5 = 73/9
In mixed form: 81/9

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