Add 3/6 and 21/90
3/6 + 21/90 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
3/6 = 3 × 15/6 × 15 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
21/90 = 21 × 1/90 × 1 = 21/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 21/90 = 45 + 21/90 = 66/90 - 66/90 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 3/6 + 21/90 = 11/15
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