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Add 49/90 and 4/27

49/90 + 4/27 is 187/270.

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,
    49/90 = 49 × 3/90 × 3 = 147/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    4/27 = 4 × 10/27 × 10 = 40/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/270 + 40/270 = 147 + 40/270 = 187/270
  5. So, 49/90 + 4/27 = 187/270

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