Answers

Add 15/8 and 30/90

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 30/90

15/8 + 30/90 is 53/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   15/8 = 15 × 45/8 × 45 = 675/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   30/90 = 30 × 4/90 × 4 = 120/360
4. Add the two fractions:
   675/360 + 120/360 = 675 + 120/360 = 795/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/24
6. In mixed form: 25/24

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