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Add 42/90 and 8/27

42/90 + 8/27 is 103/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    42/90 = 42 × 3/90 × 3 = 126/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/270 + 80/270 = 126 + 80/270 = 206/270
  5. 206/270 simplified gives 103/135
  6. So, 42/90 + 8/27 = 103/135

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