Add 56/6 and 27/90
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 27/90
56/6 + 27/90 is 289/30.
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,
56/6 = 56 × 15/6 × 15 = 840/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
840/90 + 27/90 = 840 + 27/90 = 867/90 - 867/90 simplified gives 289/30
- So, 56/6 + 27/90 = 289/30
In mixed form: 919/30
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