Add 90/27 and 16/5
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 3 1/5
90/27 + 16/5 is 98/15.
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,
16/5 = 16 × 27/5 × 27 = 432/135 - Add the two like fractions:
450/135 + 432/135 = 450 + 432/135 = 882/135 - 882/135 simplified gives 98/15
- So, 90/27 + 16/5 = 98/15
In mixed form: 68/15
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