Add 49/9 and 27/90
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 27/90
49/9 + 27/90 is 517/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
49/9 = 49 × 10/9 × 10 = 490/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
490/90 + 27/90 = 490 + 27/90 = 517/90 - So, 49/9 + 27/90 = 517/90
In mixed form: 567/90
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