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Add 27/3 and 42/90

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 42/90

27/3 + 42/90 is 142/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    27/3 = 27 × 30/3 × 30 = 810/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/90 + 42/90 = 810 + 42/90 = 852/90
  5. 852/90 simplified gives 142/15
  6. So, 27/3 + 42/90 = 142/15
    In mixed form: 97/15

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