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Add 27/4 and 10/90

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 10/90

27/4 + 10/90 is 247/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    27/4 = 27 × 45/4 × 45 = 1215/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/180 + 20/180 = 1215 + 20/180 = 1235/180
  5. 1235/180 simplified gives 247/36
  6. So, 27/4 + 10/90 = 247/36
    In mixed form: 631/36

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