Add 6/2 and 8/90
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 8/90
6/2 + 8/90 is 139/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
6/2 = 6 × 45/2 × 45 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 8/90 = 270 + 8/90 = 278/90 - 278/90 simplified gives 139/45
- So, 6/2 + 8/90 = 139/45
In mixed form: 34/45
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