Add 30/27 and 42/6, Solve 1 3/27 + 7 0/6 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 42/6

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

30/27 + 42/6 is 73/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
30/27 = 30 × 2/27 × 2 = 60/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
42/6 = 42 × 9/6 × 9 = 378/54
Add the two like fractions:
60/54 + 378/54 = 60 + 378/54 = 438/54
438/54 simplified gives 73/9
So, 30/27 + 42/6 = 73/9
In mixed form: 81/9

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