Add 27/90 and 42/14, Solve 27/90 + 3 0/14 as a fraction

Add 27/90 and 42/14

1^st number: 27/90, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

27/90 + 42/14 is 33/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
42/14 = 42 × 45/14 × 45 = 1890/630
Add the two like fractions:
189/630 + 1890/630 = 189 + 1890/630 = 2079/630
2079/630 simplified gives 33/10
So, 27/90 + 42/14 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10

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