Add 2/27 and 12/90
2/27 + 12/90 is 28/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
12/90 = 12 × 3/90 × 3 = 36/270 - Add the two like fractions:
20/270 + 36/270 = 20 + 36/270 = 56/270 - 56/270 simplified gives 28/135
- So, 2/27 + 12/90 = 28/135
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