Add 28/4 and 15/90
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 15/90
28/4 + 15/90 is 43/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
28/4 = 28 × 45/4 × 45 = 1260/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/180 + 30/180 = 1260 + 30/180 = 1290/180 - 1290/180 simplified gives 43/6
- So, 28/4 + 15/90 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6
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