Add 90/6 and 12/5
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 2 2/5
906 + 125 is 875.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
906 = 90 × 56 × 5 = 45030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
125 = 12 × 65 × 6 = 7230 - Add the two like fractions:
45030 + 7230 = 450 + 7230 = 52230 - 522/30 simplified gives 875
- So, 90/6 + 12/5 = 87/5
In mixed form: 1725
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