Add 7/15 and 45/90
7/15 + 45/90 is 29/30.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 6/15 × 6 = 42/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
42/90 + 45/90 = 42 + 45/90 = 87/90 - 87/90 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 7/15 + 45/90 = 29/30
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