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Add 2/90 and 7/15

2/90 + 7/15 is 22/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 15 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    7/15 = 7 × 6/15 × 6 = 42/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/90 + 42/90 = 2 + 42/90 = 44/90
  5. 44/90 simplified gives 22/45
  6. So, 2/90 + 7/15 = 22/45

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