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Add 90/6 and 32/30

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

90/6 + 32/30 is 241/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    90/6 = 90 × 5/6 × 5 = 450/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    32/30 = 32 × 1/30 × 1 = 32/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/30 + 32/30 = 450 + 32/30 = 482/30
  5. 482/30 simplified gives 241/15
  6. So, 90/6 + 32/30 = 241/15
    In mixed form: 161/15

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