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Add 2/90 and 60/27

1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 2 6/27

2/90 + 60/27 is 101/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    2/90 = 2 × 3/90 × 3 = 6/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    60/27 = 60 × 10/27 × 10 = 600/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/270 + 600/270 = 6 + 600/270 = 606/270
  5. 606/270 simplified gives 101/45
  6. So, 2/90 + 60/27 = 101/45
    In mixed form: 211/45

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