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Add 60/30 and 3/27

1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 3/27

60/30 + 3/27 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    60/30 = 60 × 9/30 × 9 = 540/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/270 + 30/270 = 540 + 30/270 = 570/270
  5. 570/270 simplified gives 19/9
  6. So, 60/30 + 3/27 = 19/9
    In mixed form: 21/9

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