Add 2/9 and 90/6
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 15 0/6
2/9 + 90/6 is 137/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
2/9 = 2 × 2/9 × 2 = 4/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
90/6 = 90 × 3/6 × 3 = 270/18 - Add the two like fractions:
4/18 + 270/18 = 4 + 270/18 = 274/18 - 274/18 simplified gives 137/9
- So, 2/9 + 90/6 = 137/9
In mixed form: 152/9
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