Add 5/30 and 27/36
5/30 + 27/36 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
5/30 = 5 × 6/30 × 6 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 135/180 = 30 + 135/180 = 165/180 - 165/180 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 5/30 + 27/36 = 11/12
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