Add 15/4 and 6/90, Solve 3 3/4 + 6/90 as a fraction

Add 15/4 and 6/90

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 6/90

15/4 + 6/90 is 229/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
15/4 = 15 × 45/4 × 45 = 675/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180
Add the two like fractions:
675/180 + 12/180 = 675 + 12/180 = 687/180
687/180 simplified gives 229/60
So, 15/4 + 6/90 = 229/60
In mixed form: 349/60

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