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Add 6/90 and 40/6

1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 6 4/6

6/90 + 40/6 is 101/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/90 + 600/90 = 6 + 600/90 = 606/90
  5. 606/90 simplified gives 101/15
  6. So, 6/90 + 40/6 = 101/15
    In mixed form: 611/15

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