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Add 90/6 and 45/72

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 45/72

90/6 + 45/72 is 125/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    90/6 = 90 × 12/6 × 12 = 1080/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/72 + 45/72 = 1080 + 45/72 = 1125/72
  5. 1125/72 simplified gives 125/8
  6. So, 90/6 + 45/72 = 125/8
    In mixed form: 155/8

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