Add 90/27 and 36/70
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 36/70
90/27 + 36/70 is 404/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
90/27 = 90 × 70/27 × 70 = 6300/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
36/70 = 36 × 27/70 × 27 = 972/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
6300/1890 + 972/1890 = 6300 + 972/1890 = 7272/1890 - 7272/1890 simplified gives 404/105
- So, 90/27 + 36/70 = 404/105
In mixed form: 389/105
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