Add 30/75 and 20/27
30/75 + 20/27 is 154/135.
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,
20/27 = 20 × 25/27 × 25 = 500/675 - Add the two like fractions:
270/675 + 500/675 = 270 + 500/675 = 770/675 - 770/675 simplified gives 154/135
- So, 30/75 + 20/27 = 154/135
In mixed form: 119/135
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