Add 30/2 and 5/90
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 5/90
30/2 + 5/90 is 271/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
30/2 = 30 × 45/2 × 45 = 1350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/90 + 5/90 = 1350 + 5/90 = 1355/90 - 1355/90 simplified gives 271/18
- So, 30/2 + 5/90 = 271/18
In mixed form: 151/18
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