Add 90/27 and 36/75
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 36/75
90/27 + 36/75 is 286/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
90/27 = 90 × 25/27 × 25 = 2250/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
36/75 = 36 × 9/75 × 9 = 324/675 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/675 + 324/675 = 2250 + 324/675 = 2574/675 - 2574/675 simplified gives 286/75
- So, 90/27 + 36/75 = 286/75
In mixed form: 361/75
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/27+72/75 90/54+36/75 90/81+36/75