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Add 2/15 and 90/60

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 30/60

2/15 + 90/60 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/60 + 90/60 = 8 + 90/60 = 98/60
  5. 98/60 simplified gives 49/30
  6. So, 2/15 + 90/60 = 49/30
    In mixed form: 119/30

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