Add 27/54 and 36/90
27/54 + 36/90 is 9/10.
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,
36/90 = 36 × 3/90 × 3 = 108/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 108/270 = 135 + 108/270 = 243/270 - 243/270 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 27/54 + 36/90 = 9/10
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