Add 9/6 and 48/90
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 48/90
9/6 + 48/90 is 61/30.
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,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 48/90 = 135 + 48/90 = 183/90 - 183/90 simplified gives 61/30
- So, 9/6 + 48/90 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30
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