Add 21/27 and 5/90
21/27 + 5/90 is 5/6.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 10/27 × 10 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270 - Add the two like fractions:
210/270 + 15/270 = 210 + 15/270 = 225/270 - 225/270 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 21/27 + 5/90 = 5/6
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