Add 5/90 and 14/27
5/90 + 14/27 is 31/54.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
14/27 = 14 × 10/27 × 10 = 140/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 140/270 = 15 + 140/270 = 155/270 - 155/270 simplified gives 31/54
- So, 5/90 + 14/27 = 31/54
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