Add 5/30 and 27/4, Solve 5/30 + 6 3/4 as a fraction

Add 5/30 and 27/4

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

5/30 + 27/4 is 83/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
27/4 = 27 × 15/4 × 15 = 405/60
Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 405/60 = 10 + 405/60 = 415/60
415/60 simplified gives 83/12
So, 5/30 + 27/4 = 83/12
In mixed form: 611/12

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