Add 16/90 and 2/27
16/90 + 2/27 is 34/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
16/90 = 16 × 3/90 × 3 = 48/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
48/270 + 20/270 = 48 + 20/270 = 68/270 - 68/270 simplified gives 34/135
- So, 16/90 + 2/27 = 34/135
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