Add 30/27 and 10/90
1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 10/90
30/27 + 10/90 is 11/9.
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,
30/27 = 30 × 10/27 × 10 = 300/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
10/90 = 10 × 3/90 × 3 = 30/270 - Add the two like fractions:
300/270 + 30/270 = 300 + 30/270 = 330/270 - 330/270 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 30/27 + 10/90 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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