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Add 90/27 and 24/80

1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 24/80

90/27 + 24/80 is 109/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    90/27 = 90 × 80/27 × 80 = 7200/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    24/80 = 24 × 27/80 × 27 = 648/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7200/2160 + 648/2160 = 7200 + 648/2160 = 7848/2160
  5. 7848/2160 simplified gives 109/30
  6. So, 90/27 + 24/80 = 109/30
    In mixed form: 319/30

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