Add 9/6 and 15/90
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 15/90
9/6 + 15/90 is 5/3.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 15/6 × 15 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 15/90 = 135 + 15/90 = 150/90 - 150/90 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 9/6 + 15/90 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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