Add 2/90 and 5/45
2/90 + 5/45 is 2/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2/90 + 10/90 = 2 + 10/90 = 12/90 - 12/90 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 2/90 + 5/45 = 2/15
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