Add 28/27 and 2/90
1st number: 1 1/27, 2nd number: 2/90
28/27 + 2/90 is 143/135.
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,
28/27 = 28 × 10/27 × 10 = 280/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
2/90 = 2 × 3/90 × 3 = 6/270 - Add the two like fractions:
280/270 + 6/270 = 280 + 6/270 = 286/270 - 286/270 simplified gives 143/135
- So, 28/27 + 2/90 = 143/135
In mixed form: 18/135
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