Add 15/27 and 4/90
15/27 + 4/90 is 3/5.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
4/90 = 4 × 3/90 × 3 = 12/270 - Add the two like fractions:
150/270 + 12/270 = 150 + 12/270 = 162/270 - 162/270 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 15/27 + 4/90 = 3/5
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