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Add 90/9 and 40/15

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 2 10/15

90/9 + 40/15 is 38/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    90/9 = 90 × 5/9 × 5 = 450/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    40/15 = 40 × 3/15 × 3 = 120/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/45 + 120/45 = 450 + 120/45 = 570/45
  5. 570/45 simplified gives 38/3
  6. So, 90/9 + 40/15 = 38/3
    In mixed form: 122/3

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