Add 27/3 and 20/90
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 20/90
27/3 + 20/90 is 83/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
27/3 = 27 × 30/3 × 30 = 810/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
810/90 + 20/90 = 810 + 20/90 = 830/90 - 830/90 simplified gives 83/9
- So, 27/3 + 20/90 = 83/9
In mixed form: 92/9
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