Add 90/6 and 28/8, Solve 15 0/6 + 3 4/8 as a fraction

Add 90/6 and 28/8

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

90/6 + 28/8 is 37/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
90/6 = 90 × 4/6 × 4 = 360/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
28/8 = 28 × 3/8 × 3 = 84/24
Add the two like fractions:
360/24 + 84/24 = 360 + 84/24 = 444/24
444/24 simplified gives 37/2
So, 90/6 + 28/8 = 37/2
In mixed form: 181/2

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