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Add 5/90 and 4/15

5/90 + 4/15 is 29/90.

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,
    5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    4/15 = 4 × 6/15 × 6 = 24/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/90 + 24/90 = 5 + 24/90 = 29/90
  5. So, 5/90 + 4/15 = 29/90

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