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Add 90/6 and 24/70

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 24/70

90/6 + 24/70 is 537/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    90/6 = 90 × 35/6 × 35 = 3150/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    24/70 = 24 × 3/70 × 3 = 72/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/210 + 72/210 = 3150 + 72/210 = 3222/210
  5. 3222/210 simplified gives 537/35
  6. So, 90/6 + 24/70 = 537/35
    In mixed form: 1512/35

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