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Add 75/27 and 5/30

1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 5/30

75/27 + 5/30 is 53/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    75/27 = 75 × 10/27 × 10 = 750/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/270 + 45/270 = 750 + 45/270 = 795/270
  5. 795/270 simplified gives 53/18
  6. So, 75/27 + 5/30 = 53/18
    In mixed form: 217/18

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