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Add 27/90 and 42/36

1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 1 6/36

27/90 + 42/36 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/180 + 210/180 = 54 + 210/180 = 264/180
  5. 264/180 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 27/90 + 42/36 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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