Add 30/8 and 30/27, Solve 3 6/8 + 1 3/27 as a fraction

Add 30/8 and 30/27

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

30/8 + 30/27 is 175/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
30/8 = 30 × 27/8 × 27 = 810/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
30/27 = 30 × 8/27 × 8 = 240/216
Add the two like fractions:
810/216 + 240/216 = 810 + 240/216 = 1050/216
1050/216 simplified gives 175/36
So, 30/8 + 30/27 = 175/36
In mixed form: 431/36

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