Add 20/3 and 15/90
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 15/90
20/3 + 15/90 is 41/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
20/3 = 20 × 30/3 × 30 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
600/90 + 15/90 = 600 + 15/90 = 615/90 - 615/90 simplified gives 41/6
- So, 20/3 + 15/90 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6
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