Add 90/45 and 2/27
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 2/27
90/45 + 2/27 is 56/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
90/45 = 90 × 3/45 × 3 = 270/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Add the two like fractions:
270/135 + 10/135 = 270 + 10/135 = 280/135 - 280/135 simplified gives 56/27
- So, 90/45 + 2/27 = 56/27
In mixed form: 22/27
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