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Add 90/6 and 90/28

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 3 6/28

90/6 + 90/28 is 255/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    90/6 = 90 × 14/6 × 14 = 1260/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    90/28 = 90 × 3/28 × 3 = 270/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/84 + 270/84 = 1260 + 270/84 = 1530/84
  5. 1530/84 simplified gives 255/14
  6. So, 90/6 + 90/28 = 255/14
    In mixed form: 183/14

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