Add 32/27 and 24/30
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 24/30
32/27 + 24/30 is 268/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
32/27 = 32 × 10/27 × 10 = 320/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
24/30 = 24 × 9/30 × 9 = 216/270 - Add the two like fractions:
320/270 + 216/270 = 320 + 216/270 = 536/270 - 536/270 simplified gives 268/135
- So, 32/27 + 24/30 = 268/135
In mixed form: 1133/135
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