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Add 7/27 and 30/5

1st number: 7/27, 2nd number: 6 0/5

7/27 + 30/5 is 169/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    30/5 = 30 × 27/5 × 27 = 810/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/135 + 810/135 = 35 + 810/135 = 845/135
  5. 845/135 simplified gives 169/27
  6. So, 7/27 + 30/5 = 169/27
    In mixed form: 67/27

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