Add 15/5 and 9/90
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 9/90
15/5 + 9/90 is 31/10.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 9/90 = 270 + 9/90 = 279/90 - 279/90 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 15/5 + 9/90 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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