Add 30/5 and 28/27, Solve 6 0/5 + 1 1/27 as a fraction

Add 30/5 and 28/27

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

30/5 + 28/27 is 190/27.

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,
28/27 = 28 × 5/27 × 5 = 140/135
Add the two like fractions:
810/135 + 140/135 = 810 + 140/135 = 950/135
950/135 simplified gives 190/27
So, 30/5 + 28/27 = 190/27
In mixed form: 71/27

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