Add 27/10 and 75/90
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 75/90
27/10 + 75/90 is 53/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
243/90 + 75/90 = 243 + 75/90 = 318/90 - 318/90 simplified gives 53/15
- So, 27/10 + 75/90 = 53/15
In mixed form: 38/15
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