Add 27/90 and 24/36
27/90 + 24/36 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
54/180 + 120/180 = 54 + 120/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 27/90 + 24/36 = 29/30
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