Add 40/27 and 20/90
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 20/90
40/27 + 20/90 is 46/27.
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,
40/27 = 40 × 10/27 × 10 = 400/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
20/90 = 20 × 3/90 × 3 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
400/270 + 60/270 = 400 + 60/270 = 460/270 - 460/270 simplified gives 46/27
- So, 40/27 + 20/90 = 46/27
In mixed form: 119/27
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