Add 90/75 and 2/27
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 2/27
90/75 + 2/27 is 172/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
90/75 = 90 × 9/75 × 9 = 810/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
2/27 = 2 × 25/27 × 25 = 50/675 - Add the two like fractions:
810/675 + 50/675 = 810 + 50/675 = 860/675 - 860/675 simplified gives 172/135
- So, 90/75 + 2/27 = 172/135
In mixed form: 137/135
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