Add 9/6 and 90/40, Solve 1 3/6 + 2 10/40 as a fraction

Add 9/6 and 90/40

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 10/40

9/6 + 90/40 is 15/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
9/6 = 9 × 20/6 × 20 = 180/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
90/40 = 90 × 3/40 × 3 = 270/120
Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 270/120 = 180 + 270/120 = 450/120
450/120 simplified gives 15/4
So, 9/6 + 90/40 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4

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