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Add 15/90 and 14/30

15/90 + 14/30 is 19/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/90 + 42/90 = 15 + 42/90 = 57/90
  5. 57/90 simplified gives 19/30
  6. So, 15/90 + 14/30 = 19/30

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