Add 15/6 and 30/90
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 30/90
15/6 + 30/90 is 17/6.
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,
30/90 = 30 × 1/90 × 1 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 30/90 = 225 + 30/90 = 255/90 - 255/90 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 15/6 + 30/90 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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