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Add 90/6 and 4/80

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 4/80

90/6 + 4/80 is 301/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    90/6 = 90 × 40/6 × 40 = 3600/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/240 + 12/240 = 3600 + 12/240 = 3612/240
  5. 3612/240 simplified gives 301/20
  6. So, 90/6 + 4/80 = 301/20
    In mixed form: 151/20

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