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Add 18/15 and 1/90

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1/90

18/15 + 1/90 is 109/90.

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,
    18/15 = 18 × 6/15 × 6 = 108/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/90 + 1/90 = 108 + 1/90 = 109/90
  5. So, 18/15 + 1/90 = 109/90
    In mixed form: 119/90

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