Add 90/27 and 10/90, Solve 3 9/27 + 10/90 as a fraction

Add 90/27 and 10/90

1^st number: 3 9/27, 2^nd number: 10/90

90/27 + 10/90 is 31/9.

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,
90/27 = 90 × 10/27 × 10 = 900/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
10/90 = 10 × 3/90 × 3 = 30/270
Add the two like fractions:
900/270 + 30/270 = 900 + 30/270 = 930/270
930/270 simplified gives 31/9
So, 90/27 + 10/90 = 31/9
In mixed form: 34/9

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