Add 84/15 and 60/90
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 60/90
84/15 + 60/90 is 94/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
84/15 = 84 × 6/15 × 6 = 504/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
504/90 + 60/90 = 504 + 60/90 = 564/90 - 564/90 simplified gives 94/15
- So, 84/15 + 60/90 = 94/15
In mixed form: 64/15
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