Add 6/27 and 16/30
6/27 + 16/30 is 34/45.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
16/30 = 16 × 9/30 × 9 = 144/270 - Add the two like fractions:
60/270 + 144/270 = 60 + 144/270 = 204/270 - 204/270 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 6/27 + 16/30 = 34/45
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