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Add 28/6 and 63/90

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 63/90

28/6 + 63/90 is 161/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    28/6 = 28 × 15/6 × 15 = 420/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/90 + 63/90 = 420 + 63/90 = 483/90
  5. 483/90 simplified gives 161/30
  6. So, 28/6 + 63/90 = 161/30
    In mixed form: 511/30

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