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Add 27/90 and 60/7

1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 8 4/7

27/90 + 60/7 is 621/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    60/7 = 60 × 90/7 × 90 = 5400/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/630 + 5400/630 = 189 + 5400/630 = 5589/630
  5. 5589/630 simplified gives 621/70
  6. So, 27/90 + 60/7 = 621/70
    In mixed form: 861/70

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