Add 30/6 and 35/27, Solve 5 0/6 + 1 8/27 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 35/27

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

30/6 + 35/27 is 170/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
30/6 = 30 × 9/6 × 9 = 270/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
35/27 = 35 × 2/27 × 2 = 70/54
Add the two like fractions:
270/54 + 70/54 = 270 + 70/54 = 340/54
340/54 simplified gives 170/27
So, 30/6 + 35/27 = 170/27
In mixed form: 68/27

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