Add 81/75 and 27/30
1st number: 1 6/75, 2nd number: 27/30
81/75 + 27/30 is 99/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
81/75 = 81 × 2/75 × 2 = 162/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
162/150 + 135/150 = 162 + 135/150 = 297/150 - 297/150 simplified gives 99/50
- So, 81/75 + 27/30 = 99/50
In mixed form: 149/50
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