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Add 9/27 and 75/30

1st number: 9/27, 2nd number: 2 15/30

9/27 + 75/30 is 17/6.

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,
    9/27 = 9 × 10/27 × 10 = 90/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    75/30 = 75 × 9/30 × 9 = 675/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/270 + 675/270 = 90 + 675/270 = 765/270
  5. 765/270 simplified gives 17/6
  6. So, 9/27 + 75/30 = 17/6
    In mixed form: 25/6

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