Add 72/27 and 8/90
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 8/90
72/27 + 8/90 is 124/45.
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,
72/27 = 72 × 10/27 × 10 = 720/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
8/90 = 8 × 3/90 × 3 = 24/270 - Add the two like fractions:
720/270 + 24/270 = 720 + 24/270 = 744/270 - 744/270 simplified gives 124/45
- So, 72/27 + 8/90 = 124/45
In mixed form: 234/45
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