Add 90/27 and 42/25, Solve 3 9/27 + 1 17/25 as a fraction

Add 90/27 and 42/25

1^st number: 3 9/27, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

90/27 + 42/25 is 376/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
90/27 = 90 × 25/27 × 25 = 2250/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
42/25 = 42 × 27/25 × 27 = 1134/675
Add the two like fractions:
2250/675 + 1134/675 = 2250 + 1134/675 = 3384/675
3384/675 simplified gives 376/75
So, 90/27 + 42/25 = 376/75
In mixed form: 51/75

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