Add 90/5 and 15/27
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 15/27
90/5 + 15/27 is 167/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
90/5 = 90 × 27/5 × 27 = 2430/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/135 + 75/135 = 2430 + 75/135 = 2505/135 - 2505/135 simplified gives 167/9
- So, 90/5 + 15/27 = 167/9
In mixed form: 185/9
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