Add 40/27 and 6/90
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 6/90
40/27 + 6/90 is 209/135.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 3/90 × 3 = 18/270 - Add the two like fractions:
400/270 + 18/270 = 400 + 18/270 = 418/270 - 418/270 simplified gives 209/135
- So, 40/27 + 6/90 = 209/135
In mixed form: 174/135
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