Add 30/36 and 6/27
30/36 + 6/27 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
30/36 = 30 × 3/36 × 3 = 90/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108 - Add the two like fractions:
90/108 + 24/108 = 90 + 24/108 = 114/108 - 114/108 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 30/36 + 6/27 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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