Add 15/90 and 8/15
15/90 + 8/15 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 15 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 15 × 6 = 90,
8/15 = 8 × 6/15 × 6 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 48/90 = 15 + 48/90 = 63/90 - 63/90 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 15/90 + 8/15 = 7/10
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