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Add 56/6 and 63/90

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 63/90

56/6 + 63/90 is 301/30.

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,
    56/6 = 56 × 15/6 × 15 = 840/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/90 + 63/90 = 840 + 63/90 = 903/90
  5. 903/90 simplified gives 301/30
  6. So, 56/6 + 63/90 = 301/30
    In mixed form: 101/30

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