Add 30/5 and 75/81
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 75/81
30/5 + 75/81 is 187/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
30/5 = 30 × 81/5 × 81 = 2430/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
75/81 = 75 × 5/81 × 5 = 375/405 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/405 + 375/405 = 2430 + 375/405 = 2805/405 - 2805/405 simplified gives 187/27
- So, 30/5 + 75/81 = 187/27
In mixed form: 625/27
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