Add 36/27 and 36/90
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 36/90
36/27 + 36/90 is 26/15.
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,
36/27 = 36 × 10/27 × 10 = 360/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
36/90 = 36 × 3/90 × 3 = 108/270 - Add the two like fractions:
360/270 + 108/270 = 360 + 108/270 = 468/270 - 468/270 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 36/27 + 36/90 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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