Add 1/6 and 5/90
1/6 + 5/90 is 2/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
1/6 = 1 × 15/6 × 15 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 5/90 = 15 + 5/90 = 20/90 - 20/90 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 1/6 + 5/90 = 2/9
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