Add 90/27 and 14/45
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 14/45
90/27 + 14/45 is 164/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
90/27 = 90 × 5/27 × 5 = 450/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
14/45 = 14 × 3/45 × 3 = 42/135 - Add the two like fractions:
450/135 + 42/135 = 450 + 42/135 = 492/135 - 492/135 simplified gives 164/45
- So, 90/27 + 14/45 = 164/45
In mixed form: 329/45
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