Add 27/90 and 72/75
27/90 + 72/75 is 63/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
72/75 = 72 × 6/75 × 6 = 432/450 - Add the two like fractions:
135/450 + 432/450 = 135 + 432/450 = 567/450 - 567/450 simplified gives 63/50
- So, 27/90 + 72/75 = 63/50
In mixed form: 113/50
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