Add 30/27 and 8/15
1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 8/15
30/27 + 8/15 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 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 15 × 9 = 135,
8/15 = 8 × 9/15 × 9 = 72/135 - Add the two like fractions:
150/135 + 72/135 = 150 + 72/135 = 222/135 - 222/135 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 30/27 + 8/15 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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