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Add 8/90 and 12/27

8/90 + 12/27 is 8/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    8/90 = 8 × 3/90 × 3 = 24/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/270 + 120/270 = 24 + 120/270 = 144/270
  5. 144/270 simplified gives 8/15
  6. So, 8/90 + 12/27 = 8/15

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