Add 15/16 and 30/90
15/16 + 30/90 is 61/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
15/16 = 15 × 45/16 × 45 = 675/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
30/90 = 30 × 8/90 × 8 = 240/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 240/720 = 675 + 240/720 = 915/720 - 915/720 simplified gives 61/48
- So, 15/16 + 30/90 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48
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