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Add 27/2 and 63/90

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 63/90

27/2 + 63/90 is 71/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    27/2 = 27 × 45/2 × 45 = 1215/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/90 + 63/90 = 1215 + 63/90 = 1278/90
  5. 1278/90 simplified gives 71/5
  6. So, 27/2 + 63/90 = 71/5
    In mixed form: 141/5

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