Add 15/5 and 63/90
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 63/90
15/5 + 63/90 is 37/10.
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,
15/5 = 15 × 18/5 × 18 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 63/90 = 270 + 63/90 = 333/90 - 333/90 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 15/5 + 63/90 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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