Add 90/27 and 14/5
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 2 4/5
90/27 + 14/5 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 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 5 × 27 = 135,
14/5 = 14 × 27/5 × 27 = 378/135 - Add the two like fractions:
450/135 + 378/135 = 450 + 378/135 = 828/135 - 828/135 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 90/27 + 14/5 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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