Add 27/20 and 15/90
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 15/90
27/20 + 15/90 is 91/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
243/180 + 30/180 = 243 + 30/180 = 273/180 - 273/180 simplified gives 91/60
- So, 27/20 + 15/90 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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