Add 9/7 and 27/30, Solve 1 2/7 + 27/30 as a fraction

Add 9/7 and 27/30

1^st number: 1 2/7, 2^nd number: 27/30

9/7 + 27/30 is 153/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
9/7 = 9 × 30/7 × 30 = 270/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210
Add the two like fractions:
270/210 + 189/210 = 270 + 189/210 = 459/210
459/210 simplified gives 153/70
So, 9/7 + 27/30 = 153/70
In mixed form: 213/70

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