Add 6/9 and 36/90
6/9 + 36/90 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 36/90 = 60 + 36/90 = 96/90 - 96/90 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 6/9 + 36/90 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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