Add 27/90 and 2/5
27/90 + 2/5 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
27/90 + 36/90 = 27 + 36/90 = 63/90 - 63/90 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 27/90 + 2/5 = 7/10
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