Add 36/90 and 5/27
36/90 + 5/27 is 79/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
36/90 = 36 × 3/90 × 3 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 50/270 = 108 + 50/270 = 158/270 - 158/270 simplified gives 79/135
- So, 36/90 + 5/27 = 79/135
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