Add 30/54 and 20/27
30/54 + 20/27 is 35/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
30/54 = 30 × 1/54 × 1 = 30/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54 - Add the two like fractions:
30/54 + 40/54 = 30 + 40/54 = 70/54 - 70/54 simplified gives 35/27
- So, 30/54 + 20/27 = 35/27
In mixed form: 18/27
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