Add 90/15 and 4/27
1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 4/27
90/15 + 4/27 is 166/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
90/15 = 90 × 9/15 × 9 = 810/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Add the two like fractions:
810/135 + 20/135 = 810 + 20/135 = 830/135 - 830/135 simplified gives 166/27
- So, 90/15 + 4/27 = 166/27
In mixed form: 64/27
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