Add 15/30 and 1/90
15/30 + 1/90 is 23/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 1/90 = 45 + 1/90 = 46/90 - 46/90 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 15/30 + 1/90 = 23/45
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