Add 90/8 and 5/27
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 5/27
90/8 + 5/27 is 1235/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
90/8 = 90 × 27/8 × 27 = 2430/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/216 + 40/216 = 2430 + 40/216 = 2470/216 - 2470/216 simplified gives 1235/108
- So, 90/8 + 5/27 = 1235/108
In mixed form: 1147/108
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