Add 90/6 and 30/56, Solve 15 0/6 + 30/56 as a fraction

Add 90/6 and 30/56

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 30/56

90/6 + 30/56 is 435/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
90/6 = 90 × 28/6 × 28 = 2520/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
Add the two like fractions:
2520/168 + 90/168 = 2520 + 90/168 = 2610/168
2610/168 simplified gives 435/28
So, 90/6 + 30/56 = 435/28
In mixed form: 1515/28

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