Add 90/6 and 35/8, Solve 15 0/6 + 4 3/8 as a fraction

Add 90/6 and 35/8

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

90/6 + 35/8 is 155/8.

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,
35/8 = 35 × 3/8 × 3 = 105/24
Add the two like fractions:
360/24 + 105/24 = 360 + 105/24 = 465/24
465/24 simplified gives 155/8
So, 90/6 + 35/8 = 155/8
In mixed form: 193/8

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