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Add 90/27 and 10/30

1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 10/30

90/27 + 10/30 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    90/27 = 90 × 10/27 × 10 = 900/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    10/30 = 10 × 9/30 × 9 = 90/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/270 + 90/270 = 900 + 90/270 = 990/270
  5. 990/270 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 90/27 + 10/30 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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