Add 49/90 and 20/27
49/90 + 20/27 is 347/270.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 3/90 × 3 = 147/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
20/27 = 20 × 10/27 × 10 = 200/270 - Add the two like fractions:
147/270 + 200/270 = 147 + 200/270 = 347/270 - So, 49/90 + 20/27 = 347/270
In mixed form: 177/270
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