Add 70/27 and 12/90
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 12/90
70/27 + 12/90 is 368/135.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 10/27 × 10 = 700/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
12/90 = 12 × 3/90 × 3 = 36/270 - Add the two like fractions:
700/270 + 36/270 = 700 + 36/270 = 736/270 - 736/270 simplified gives 368/135
- So, 70/27 + 12/90 = 368/135
In mixed form: 298/135
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