Add 10/15 and 5/90
10/15 + 5/90 is 13/18.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 6/15 × 6 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 5/90 = 60 + 5/90 = 65/90 - 65/90 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 10/15 + 5/90 = 13/18
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