Add 90/27 and 8/45, Solve 3 9/27 + 8/45 as a fraction

Add 90/27 and 8/45

1^st number: 3 9/27, 2^nd number: 8/45

90/27 + 8/45 is 158/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
90/27 = 90 × 5/27 × 5 = 450/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
8/45 = 8 × 3/45 × 3 = 24/135
Add the two like fractions:
450/135 + 24/135 = 450 + 24/135 = 474/135
474/135 simplified gives 158/45
So, 90/27 + 8/45 = 158/45
In mixed form: 323/45

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