Add 7/27 and 21/30
7/27 + 21/30 is 259/270.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 10/27 × 10 = 70/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
21/30 = 21 × 9/30 × 9 = 189/270 - Add the two like fractions:
70/270 + 189/270 = 70 + 189/270 = 259/270 - So, 7/27 + 21/30 = 259/270
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