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Add 28/27 and 60/90

1st number: 1 1/27, 2nd number: 60/90

28/27 + 60/90 is 46/27.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    28/27 = 28 × 10/27 × 10 = 280/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    60/90 = 60 × 3/90 × 3 = 180/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/270 + 180/270 = 280 + 180/270 = 460/270
  5. 460/270 simplified gives 46/27
  6. So, 28/27 + 60/90 = 46/27
    In mixed form: 119/27

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