Add 90/27 and 2/9
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 2/9
90/27 + 2/9 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
90/27 = 90 × 1/27 × 1 = 90/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
2/9 = 2 × 3/9 × 3 = 6/27 - Add the two like fractions:
90/27 + 6/27 = 90 + 6/27 = 96/27 - 96/27 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 90/27 + 2/9 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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