Add 30/6 and 4/27
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 4/27
30/6 + 4/27 is 139/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54 - Add the two like fractions:
270/54 + 8/54 = 270 + 8/54 = 278/54 - 278/54 simplified gives 139/27
- So, 30/6 + 4/27 = 139/27
In mixed form: 54/27
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