Add 15/6 and 12/90
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 12/90
15/6 + 12/90 is 79/30.
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,
15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 12/90 = 225 + 12/90 = 237/90 - 237/90 simplified gives 79/30
- So, 15/6 + 12/90 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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