Add 90/27 and 15/50, Solve 3 9/27 + 15/50 as a fraction

Add 90/27 and 15/50

1^st number: 3 9/27, 2^nd number: 15/50

90/27 + 15/50 is 109/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
90/27 = 90 × 50/27 × 50 = 4500/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
15/50 = 15 × 27/50 × 27 = 405/1350
Add the two like fractions:
4500/1350 + 405/1350 = 4500 + 405/1350 = 4905/1350
4905/1350 simplified gives 109/30
So, 90/27 + 15/50 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30

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