Add 90/6 and 72/25, Solve 15 0/6 + 2 22/25 as a fraction

Add 90/6 and 72/25

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 22/25

90/6 + 72/25 is 447/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150
Add the two like fractions:
2250/150 + 432/150 = 2250 + 432/150 = 2682/150
2682/150 simplified gives 447/25
So, 90/6 + 72/25 = 447/25
In mixed form: 1722/25

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