Add 27/90 and 1/25
27/90 + 1/25 is 17/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
1/25 = 1 × 18/25 × 18 = 18/450 - Add the two like fractions:
135/450 + 18/450 = 135 + 18/450 = 153/450 - 153/450 simplified gives 17/50
- So, 27/90 + 1/25 = 17/50
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