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Add 27/90 and 70/14

1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 5 0/14

27/90 + 70/14 is 53/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    70/14 = 70 × 45/14 × 45 = 3150/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/630 + 3150/630 = 189 + 3150/630 = 3339/630
  5. 3339/630 simplified gives 53/10
  6. So, 27/90 + 70/14 = 53/10
    In mixed form: 53/10

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