Add 5/15 and 2/90
5/15 + 2/90 is 16/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
5/15 = 5 × 6/15 × 6 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 2/90 = 30 + 2/90 = 32/90 - 32/90 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 5/15 + 2/90 = 16/45
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