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Add 84/6 and 2/90

1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 2/90

84/6 + 2/90 is 631/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    84/6 = 84 × 15/6 × 15 = 1260/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/90 + 2/90 = 1260 + 2/90 = 1262/90
  5. 1262/90 simplified gives 631/45
  6. So, 84/6 + 2/90 = 631/45
    In mixed form: 141/45

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