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Add 90/2 and 1/15

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 1/15

90/2 + 1/15 is 676/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    90/2 = 90 × 15/2 × 15 = 1350/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/30 + 2/30 = 1350 + 2/30 = 1352/30
  5. 1352/30 simplified gives 676/15
  6. So, 90/2 + 1/15 = 676/15
    In mixed form: 451/15

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