Add 30/5 and 18/27
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 18/27
30/5 + 18/27 is 20/3.
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,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Add the two like fractions:
810/135 + 90/135 = 810 + 90/135 = 900/135 - 900/135 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 30/5 + 18/27 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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