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Add 28/90 and 56/9

1st number: 28/90, 2nd number: 6 2/9

28/90 + 56/9 is 98/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    28/90 = 28 × 1/90 × 1 = 28/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    56/9 = 56 × 10/9 × 10 = 560/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/90 + 560/90 = 28 + 560/90 = 588/90
  5. 588/90 simplified gives 98/15
  6. So, 28/90 + 56/9 = 98/15
    In mixed form: 68/15

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