Add 27/54 and 6/90
27/54 + 6/90 is 17/30.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 3/90 × 3 = 18/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 18/270 = 135 + 18/270 = 153/270 - 153/270 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 27/54 + 6/90 = 17/30
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