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Add 90/81 and 15/30

1st number: 1 9/81, 2nd number: 15/30

90/81 + 15/30 is 29/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 30 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    90/81 = 90 × 10/81 × 10 = 900/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
    15/30 = 15 × 27/30 × 27 = 405/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/810 + 405/810 = 900 + 405/810 = 1305/810
  5. 1305/810 simplified gives 29/18
  6. So, 90/81 + 15/30 = 29/18
    In mixed form: 111/18

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