Add 27/2 and 35/90
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 35/90
27/2 + 35/90 is 125/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
27/2 = 27 × 45/2 × 45 = 1215/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/90 + 35/90 = 1215 + 35/90 = 1250/90 - 1250/90 simplified gives 125/9
- So, 27/2 + 35/90 = 125/9
In mixed form: 138/9
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