Add 28/2 and 90/27
1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 3 9/27
28/2 + 90/27 is 52/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
28/2 = 28 × 27/2 × 27 = 756/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
90/27 = 90 × 2/27 × 2 = 180/54 - Add the two like fractions:
756/54 + 180/54 = 756 + 180/54 = 936/54 - 936/54 simplified gives 52/3
- So, 28/2 + 90/27 = 52/3
In mixed form: 171/3
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