Add 30/4 and 15/27
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 15/27
30/4 + 15/27 is 145/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
30/4 = 30 × 27/4 × 27 = 810/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108 - Add the two like fractions:
810/108 + 60/108 = 810 + 60/108 = 870/108 - 870/108 simplified gives 145/18
- So, 30/4 + 15/27 = 145/18
In mixed form: 81/18
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