Add 1/2 and 27/90
1/2 + 27/90 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
1/2 = 1 × 45/2 × 45 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 27/90 = 45 + 27/90 = 72/90 - 72/90 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 1/2 + 27/90 = 4/5
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