Add 21/27 and 6/90
21/27 + 6/90 is 38/45.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 3/90 × 3 = 18/270 - Add the two like fractions:
210/270 + 18/270 = 210 + 18/270 = 228/270 - 228/270 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 21/27 + 6/90 = 38/45
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