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Add 1/90 and 15/7

1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 2 1/7

1/90 + 15/7 is 1357/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    1/90 = 1 × 7/90 × 7 = 7/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    15/7 = 15 × 90/7 × 90 = 1350/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/630 + 1350/630 = 7 + 1350/630 = 1357/630
  5. So, 1/90 + 15/7 = 1357/630
    In mixed form: 297/630

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