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Add 4/15 and 3/90

4/15 + 3/90 is 3/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    4/15 = 4 × 6/15 × 6 = 24/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/90 + 3/90 = 24 + 3/90 = 27/90
  5. 27/90 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 4/15 + 3/90 = 3/10

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