Add 5/27 and 2/90
5/27 + 2/90 is 28/135.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
2/90 = 2 × 3/90 × 3 = 6/270 - Add the two like fractions:
50/270 + 6/270 = 50 + 6/270 = 56/270 - 56/270 simplified gives 28/135
- So, 5/27 + 2/90 = 28/135
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