Add 15/90 and 5/3
1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 1 2/3
15/90 + 5/3 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 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 3 × 30 = 90,
5/3 = 5 × 30/3 × 30 = 150/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 150/90 = 15 + 150/90 = 165/90 - 165/90 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 15/90 + 5/3 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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