Add 10/5 and 15/90
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 15/90
10/5 + 15/90 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
10/5 = 10 × 18/5 × 18 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 15/90 = 180 + 15/90 = 195/90 - 195/90 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 10/5 + 15/90 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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