Add 5/90 and 6/27
5/90 + 6/27 is 5/18.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 60/270 = 15 + 60/270 = 75/270 - 75/270 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 5/90 + 6/27 = 5/18
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