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Add 10/90 and 15/8

1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 1 7/8

10/90 + 15/8 is 143/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    15/8 = 15 × 45/8 × 45 = 675/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/360 + 675/360 = 40 + 675/360 = 715/360
  5. 715/360 simplified gives 143/72
  6. So, 10/90 + 15/8 = 143/72
    In mixed form: 171/72

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