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Add 60/7 and 6/90

1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 6/90

60/7 + 6/90 is 907/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    60/7 = 60 × 90/7 × 90 = 5400/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5400/630 + 42/630 = 5400 + 42/630 = 5442/630
  5. 5442/630 simplified gives 907/105
  6. So, 60/7 + 6/90 = 907/105
    In mixed form: 867/105

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