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Add 27/7 and 14/90

1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 14/90

27/7 + 14/90 is 1264/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    27/7 = 27 × 90/7 × 90 = 2430/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/630 + 98/630 = 2430 + 98/630 = 2528/630
  5. 2528/630 simplified gives 1264/315
  6. So, 27/7 + 14/90 = 1264/315
    In mixed form: 44/315

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