Add 15/90 and 14/16
15/90 + 14/16 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
15/90 = 15 × 8/90 × 8 = 120/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
14/16 = 14 × 45/16 × 45 = 630/720 - Add the two like fractions:
120/720 + 630/720 = 120 + 630/720 = 750/720 - 750/720 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 15/90 + 14/16 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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