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Add 27/90 and 70/45

1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 1 25/45

27/90 + 70/45 is 167/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/90 + 140/90 = 27 + 140/90 = 167/90
  5. So, 27/90 + 70/45 = 167/90
    In mixed form: 177/90

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