Add 15/90 and 10/30
15/90 + 10/30 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
10/30 = 10 × 3/30 × 3 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 30/90 = 15 + 30/90 = 45/90 - 45/90 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 15/90 + 10/30 = 1/2
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