Add 32/6 and 15/90
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 15/90
32/6 + 15/90 is 11/2.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 15/6 × 15 = 480/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
480/90 + 15/90 = 480 + 15/90 = 495/90 - 495/90 simplified gives 11/2
- So, 32/6 + 15/90 = 11/2
In mixed form: 51/2
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