Add 75/30 and 15/27
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 15/27
75/30 + 15/27 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
75/30 = 75 × 9/30 × 9 = 675/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
675/270 + 150/270 = 675 + 150/270 = 825/270 - 825/270 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 75/30 + 15/27 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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