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Add 16/27 and 8/90

16/27 + 8/90 is 92/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    8/90 = 8 × 3/90 × 3 = 24/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/270 + 24/270 = 160 + 24/270 = 184/270
  5. 184/270 simplified gives 92/135
  6. So, 16/27 + 8/90 = 92/135

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