Add 5/30 and 30/27, Solve 5/30 + 1 3/27 as a fraction

Add 5/30 and 30/27

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

5/30 + 30/27 is 23/18.

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,
30/27 = 30 × 10/27 × 10 = 300/270
Add the two like fractions:
45/270 + 300/270 = 45 + 300/270 = 345/270
345/270 simplified gives 23/18
So, 5/30 + 30/27 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18

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