Add 16/27 and 35/90
16/27 + 35/90 is 53/54.
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,
16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
35/90 = 35 × 3/90 × 3 = 105/270 - Add the two like fractions:
160/270 + 105/270 = 160 + 105/270 = 265/270 - 265/270 simplified gives 53/54
- So, 16/27 + 35/90 = 53/54
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