Add 35/27 and 5/30
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 5/30
35/27 + 5/30 is 79/54.
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,
35/27 = 35 × 10/27 × 10 = 350/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270 - Add the two like fractions:
350/270 + 45/270 = 350 + 45/270 = 395/270 - 395/270 simplified gives 79/54
- So, 35/27 + 5/30 = 79/54
In mixed form: 125/54
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