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Add 90/6 and 56/70

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 56/70

90/6 + 56/70 is 79/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    90/6 = 90 × 35/6 × 35 = 3150/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/210 + 168/210 = 3150 + 168/210 = 3318/210
  5. 3318/210 simplified gives 79/5
  6. So, 90/6 + 56/70 = 79/5
    In mixed form: 154/5

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