Add 15/6 and 60/90
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 60/90
15/6 + 60/90 is 19/6.
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,
60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 60/90 = 225 + 60/90 = 285/90 - 285/90 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 15/6 + 60/90 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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