Add 90/27 and 16/45
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 16/45
90/27 + 16/45 is 166/45.
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,
16/45 = 16 × 3/45 × 3 = 48/135 - Add the two like fractions:
450/135 + 48/135 = 450 + 48/135 = 498/135 - 498/135 simplified gives 166/45
- So, 90/27 + 16/45 = 166/45
In mixed form: 331/45
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