Add 3/27 and 14/90
3/27 + 14/90 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
14/90 = 14 × 3/90 × 3 = 42/270 - Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 42/270 = 30 + 42/270 = 72/270 - 72/270 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 3/27 + 14/90 = 4/15
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