Add 9/6 and 21/90
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 21/90
9/6 + 21/90 is 26/15.
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,
21/90 = 21 × 1/90 × 1 = 21/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 21/90 = 135 + 21/90 = 156/90 - 156/90 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 9/6 + 21/90 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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