Add 6/30 and 12/27
6/30 + 12/27 is 29/45.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 9/30 × 9 = 54/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
54/270 + 120/270 = 54 + 120/270 = 174/270 - 174/270 simplified gives 29/45
- So, 6/30 + 12/27 = 29/45
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