Add 27/2 and 90/27
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 3 9/27
27/2 + 90/27 is 101/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
27/2 = 27 × 27/2 × 27 = 729/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
90/27 = 90 × 2/27 × 2 = 180/54 - Add the two like fractions:
729/54 + 180/54 = 729 + 180/54 = 909/54 - 909/54 simplified gives 101/6
- So, 27/2 + 90/27 = 101/6
In mixed form: 165/6
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