Add 4/30 and 27/50
4/30 + 27/50 is 101/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Add the two like fractions:
20/150 + 81/150 = 20 + 81/150 = 101/150 - So, 4/30 + 27/50 = 101/150
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