Add 9/3 and 5/90
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 5/90
9/3 + 5/90 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
9/3 = 9 × 30/3 × 30 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 5/90 = 270 + 5/90 = 275/90 - 275/90 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 9/3 + 5/90 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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