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Add 90/27 and 27/70

1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 27/70

90/27 + 27/70 is 781/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    90/27 = 90 × 70/27 × 70 = 6300/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    27/70 = 27 × 27/70 × 27 = 729/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/1890 + 729/1890 = 6300 + 729/1890 = 7029/1890
  5. 7029/1890 simplified gives 781/210
  6. So, 90/27 + 27/70 = 781/210
    In mixed form: 3151/210

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