Add 27/2 and 8/90
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 8/90
27/2 + 8/90 is 1223/90.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/90 + 8/90 = 1215 + 8/90 = 1223/90 - So, 27/2 + 8/90 = 1223/90
In mixed form: 1353/90
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