Add 6/90 and 90/8
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 11 2/8
6/90 + 90/8 is 679/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
90/8 = 90 × 45/8 × 45 = 4050/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 4050/360 = 24 + 4050/360 = 4074/360 - 4074/360 simplified gives 679/60
- So, 6/90 + 90/8 = 679/60
In mixed form: 1119/60
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