Add 15/80 and 15/90
15/80 + 15/90 is 17/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
15/80 = 15 × 9/80 × 9 = 135/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
15/90 = 15 × 8/90 × 8 = 120/720 - Add the two like fractions:
135/720 + 120/720 = 135 + 120/720 = 255/720 - 255/720 simplified gives 17/48
- So, 15/80 + 15/90 = 17/48
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