Add 15/3 and 14/90
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 14/90
15/3 + 14/90 is 232/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
15/3 = 15 × 30/3 × 30 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90 - Add the two like fractions:
450/90 + 14/90 = 450 + 14/90 = 464/90 - 464/90 simplified gives 232/45
- So, 15/3 + 14/90 = 232/45
In mixed form: 57/45
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