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Add 10/3 and 81/90

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 81/90

10/3 + 81/90 is 127/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    10/3 = 10 × 30/3 × 30 = 300/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    81/90 = 81 × 1/90 × 1 = 81/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/90 + 81/90 = 300 + 81/90 = 381/90
  5. 381/90 simplified gives 127/30
  6. So, 10/3 + 81/90 = 127/30
    In mixed form: 47/30

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