Add 84/90 and 8/27
84/90 + 8/27 is 166/135.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 3/90 × 3 = 252/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
252/270 + 80/270 = 252 + 80/270 = 332/270 - 332/270 simplified gives 166/135
- So, 84/90 + 8/27 = 166/135
In mixed form: 131/135
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