Add 8/6 and 3/90, Solve 1 2/6 + 3/90 as a fraction

Add 8/6 and 3/90

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 3/90

8/6 + 3/90 is 41/30.

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,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 3/90 = 120 + 3/90 = 123/90
123/90 simplified gives 41/30
So, 8/6 + 3/90 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30

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