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Add 90/6 and 54/56

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 54/56

90/6 + 54/56 is 447/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    90/6 = 90 × 28/6 × 28 = 2520/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/168 + 162/168 = 2520 + 162/168 = 2682/168
  5. 2682/168 simplified gives 447/28
  6. So, 90/6 + 54/56 = 447/28
    In mixed form: 1527/28

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