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Add 27/42 and 2/90

27/42 + 2/90 is 419/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    27/42 = 27 × 15/42 × 15 = 405/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/630 + 14/630 = 405 + 14/630 = 419/630
  5. So, 27/42 + 2/90 = 419/630

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