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Add 30/90 and 8/15

30/90 + 8/15 is 13/15.

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,
    30/90 = 30 × 1/90 × 1 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    8/15 = 8 × 6/15 × 6 = 48/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 48/90 = 30 + 48/90 = 78/90
  5. 78/90 simplified gives 13/15
  6. So, 30/90 + 8/15 = 13/15

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