Add 4/30 and 12/27
4/30 + 12/27 is 26/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
36/270 + 120/270 = 36 + 120/270 = 156/270 - 156/270 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 4/30 + 12/27 = 26/45
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