Add 15/4 and 63/90
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 63/90
15/4 + 63/90 is 89/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
15/4 = 15 × 45/4 × 45 = 675/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
675/180 + 126/180 = 675 + 126/180 = 801/180 - 801/180 simplified gives 89/20
- So, 15/4 + 63/90 = 89/20
In mixed form: 49/20
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