Add 30/5 and 84/27, Solve 6 0/5 + 3 3/27 as a fraction

Add 30/5 and 84/27

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

30/5 + 84/27 is 82/9.

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,
84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135
Add the two like fractions:
810/135 + 420/135 = 810 + 420/135 = 1230/135
1230/135 simplified gives 82/9
So, 30/5 + 84/27 = 82/9
In mixed form: 91/9

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