Add 30/75 and 18/27
30/75 + 18/27 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
30/75 = 30 × 9/75 × 9 = 270/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
18/27 = 18 × 25/27 × 25 = 450/675 - Add the two like fractions:
270/675 + 450/675 = 270 + 450/675 = 720/675 - 720/675 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 30/75 + 18/27 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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