Add 15/90 and 20/40
15/90 + 20/40 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
20/40 = 20 × 9/40 × 9 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 180/360 = 60 + 180/360 = 240/360 - 240/360 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 15/90 + 20/40 = 2/3
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