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Add 3/2 and 15/90

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 15/90

3/2 + 15/90 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    3/2 = 3 × 45/2 × 45 = 135/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/90 + 15/90 = 135 + 15/90 = 150/90
  5. 150/90 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 3/2 + 15/90 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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