Add 9/30 and 21/27
9/30 + 21/27 is 97/90.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 9/30 × 9 = 81/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
21/27 = 21 × 10/27 × 10 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
81/270 + 210/270 = 81 + 210/270 = 291/270 - 291/270 simplified gives 97/90
- So, 9/30 + 21/27 = 97/90
In mixed form: 17/90
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