Add 56/90 and 6/27
56/90 + 6/27 is 38/45.
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,
56/90 = 56 × 3/90 × 3 = 168/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
168/270 + 60/270 = 168 + 60/270 = 228/270 - 228/270 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 56/90 + 6/27 = 38/45
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