Add 7/5 and 14/90
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 14/90
7/5 + 14/90 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
7/5 = 7 × 18/5 × 18 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90 - Add the two like fractions:
126/90 + 14/90 = 126 + 14/90 = 140/90 - 140/90 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 7/5 + 14/90 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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