Add 32/27 and 40/90
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 40/90
32/27 + 40/90 is 44/27.
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,
32/27 = 32 × 10/27 × 10 = 320/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
40/90 = 40 × 3/90 × 3 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
320/270 + 120/270 = 320 + 120/270 = 440/270 - 440/270 simplified gives 44/27
- So, 32/27 + 40/90 = 44/27
In mixed form: 117/27
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