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Add 49/6 and 9/90

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 9/90

49/6 + 9/90 is 124/15.

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,
    49/6 = 49 × 15/6 × 15 = 735/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/90 + 9/90 = 735 + 9/90 = 744/90
  5. 744/90 simplified gives 124/15
  6. So, 49/6 + 9/90 = 124/15
    In mixed form: 84/15

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