Add 30/27 and 49/81
1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 49/81
30/27 + 49/81 is 139/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
30/27 = 30 × 3/27 × 3 = 90/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
49/81 = 49 × 1/81 × 1 = 49/81 - Add the two like fractions:
90/81 + 49/81 = 90 + 49/81 = 139/81 - So, 30/27 + 49/81 = 139/81
In mixed form: 158/81
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