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Add 27/90 and 90/27

1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 3 9/27

27/90 + 90/27 is 109/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    27/90 = 27 × 3/90 × 3 = 81/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    90/27 = 90 × 10/27 × 10 = 900/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/270 + 900/270 = 81 + 900/270 = 981/270
  5. 981/270 simplified gives 109/30
  6. So, 27/90 + 90/27 = 109/30
    In mixed form: 319/30

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