Add 8/15 and 81/90
8/15 + 81/90 is 43/30.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 6/15 × 6 = 48/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
81/90 = 81 × 1/90 × 1 = 81/90 - Add the two like fractions:
48/90 + 81/90 = 48 + 81/90 = 129/90 - 129/90 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 8/15 + 81/90 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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