Add 5/27 and 27/90
5/27 + 27/90 is 131/270.
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,
27/90 = 27 × 3/90 × 3 = 81/270 - Add the two like fractions:
50/270 + 81/270 = 50 + 81/270 = 131/270 - So, 5/27 + 27/90 = 131/270
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