Add 2/15 and 90/18
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 5 0/18
2/15 + 90/18 is 77/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
90/18 = 90 × 5/18 × 5 = 450/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 450/90 = 12 + 450/90 = 462/90 - 462/90 simplified gives 77/15
- So, 2/15 + 90/18 = 77/15
In mixed form: 52/15
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