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Add 90/15 and 6/10

1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 6/10

90/15 + 6/10 is 33/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    90/15 = 90 × 2/15 × 2 = 180/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/30 + 18/30 = 180 + 18/30 = 198/30
  5. 198/30 simplified gives 33/5
  6. So, 90/15 + 6/10 = 33/5
    In mixed form: 63/5

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