Add 27/15 and 25/90
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 25/90
27/15 + 25/90 is 187/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
27/15 = 27 × 6/15 × 6 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 25/90 = 162 + 25/90 = 187/90 - So, 27/15 + 25/90 = 187/90
In mixed form: 27/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/15+25/90 27/15+50/90 27/30+25/90 81/15+25/90 27/15+75/90 27/45+25/90 27/75+25/90