Add 27/54 and 30/90
27/54 + 30/90 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
30/90 = 30 × 3/90 × 3 = 90/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 90/270 = 135 + 90/270 = 225/270 - 225/270 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 27/54 + 30/90 = 5/6
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