Add 27/90 and 84/4
1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 21 0/4
27/90 + 84/4 is 213/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
84/4 = 84 × 45/4 × 45 = 3780/180 - Add the two like fractions:
54/180 + 3780/180 = 54 + 3780/180 = 3834/180 - 3834/180 simplified gives 213/10
- So, 27/90 + 84/4 = 213/10
In mixed form: 213/10
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