Add 7/27 and 24/30
7/27 + 24/30 is 143/135.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 9/30 × 9 = 216/270 - Add the two like fractions:
70/270 + 216/270 = 70 + 216/270 = 286/270 - 286/270 simplified gives 143/135
- So, 7/27 + 24/30 = 143/135
In mixed form: 18/135
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