Add 98/27 and 60/90
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 60/90
98/27 + 60/90 is 116/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
98/27 = 98 × 10/27 × 10 = 980/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
60/90 = 60 × 3/90 × 3 = 180/270 - Add the two like fractions:
980/270 + 180/270 = 980 + 180/270 = 1160/270 - 1160/270 simplified gives 116/27
- So, 98/27 + 60/90 = 116/27
In mixed form: 48/27
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