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Add 16/15 and 45/90

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 45/90

16/15 + 45/90 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    16/15 = 16 × 6/15 × 6 = 96/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/90 + 45/90 = 96 + 45/90 = 141/90
  5. 141/90 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 16/15 + 45/90 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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