Add 8/6 and 21/90
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 21/90
8/6 + 21/90 is 47/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
8/6 = 8 × 15/6 × 15 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
21/90 = 21 × 1/90 × 1 = 21/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 21/90 = 120 + 21/90 = 141/90 - 141/90 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 8/6 + 21/90 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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