Add 5/30 and 15/27
5/30 + 15/27 is 13/18.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
45/270 + 150/270 = 45 + 150/270 = 195/270 - 195/270 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 5/30 + 15/27 = 13/18
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