Add 2/18 and 15/90
2/18 + 15/90 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
10/90 + 15/90 = 10 + 15/90 = 25/90 - 25/90 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 2/18 + 15/90 = 5/18
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