Add 15/20 and 49/90
15/20 + 49/90 is 233/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 98/180 = 135 + 98/180 = 233/180 - So, 15/20 + 49/90 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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