Add 15/8 and 7/90
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 7/90
15/8 + 7/90 is 703/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
15/8 = 15 × 45/8 × 45 = 675/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
7/90 = 7 × 4/90 × 4 = 28/360 - Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 28/360 = 675 + 28/360 = 703/360 - So, 15/8 + 7/90 = 703/360
In mixed form: 1343/360
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