Add 6/30 and 15/27, Solve 6/30 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 6/30 and 15/27

6/30 + 15/27 is 34/45.

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,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270
Add the two like fractions:
54/270 + 150/270 = 54 + 150/270 = 204/270
204/270 simplified gives 34/45
So, 6/30 + 15/27 = 34/45

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