Add 30/5 and 14/27
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 14/27
30/5 + 14/27 is 176/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
30/5 = 30 × 27/5 × 27 = 810/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
14/27 = 14 × 5/27 × 5 = 70/135 - Add the two like fractions:
810/135 + 70/135 = 810 + 70/135 = 880/135 - 880/135 simplified gives 176/27
- So, 30/5 + 14/27 = 176/27
In mixed form: 614/27
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