Add 3/15 and 9/90
3/15 + 9/90 is 3/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
3/15 = 3 × 6/15 × 6 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90 - Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 9/90 = 18 + 9/90 = 27/90 - 27/90 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 3/15 + 9/90 = 3/10
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