Add 90/27 and 75/90
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 75/90
90/27 + 75/90 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
90/27 = 90 × 10/27 × 10 = 900/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
75/90 = 75 × 3/90 × 3 = 225/270 - Add the two like fractions:
900/270 + 225/270 = 900 + 225/270 = 1125/270 - 1125/270 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 90/27 + 75/90 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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