Add 5/27 and 25/30
5/27 + 25/30 is 55/54.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
25/30 = 25 × 9/30 × 9 = 225/270 - Add the two like fractions:
50/270 + 225/270 = 50 + 225/270 = 275/270 - 275/270 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 5/27 + 25/30 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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