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Add 90/27 and 20/25

1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 20/25

90/27 + 20/25 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 25 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    90/27 = 90 × 25/27 × 25 = 2250/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    20/25 = 20 × 27/25 × 27 = 540/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/675 + 540/675 = 2250 + 540/675 = 2790/675
  5. 2790/675 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 90/27 + 20/25 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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