Add 1/2 and 3/90
1/2 + 3/90 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
1/2 = 1 × 45/2 × 45 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 3/90 = 45 + 3/90 = 48/90 - 48/90 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 1/2 + 3/90 = 8/15
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