Add 7/14 and 27/30
7/14 + 27/30 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
7/14 = 7 × 15/14 × 15 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Add the two like fractions:
105/210 + 189/210 = 105 + 189/210 = 294/210 - 294/210 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 7/14 + 27/30 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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