Add 90/6 and 96/40, Solve 15 0/6 + 2 16/40 as a fraction

Add 90/6 and 96/40

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 16/40

90/6 + 96/40 is 87/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
90/6 = 90 × 20/6 × 20 = 1800/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
96/40 = 96 × 3/40 × 3 = 288/120
Add the two like fractions:
1800/120 + 288/120 = 1800 + 288/120 = 2088/120
2088/120 simplified gives 87/5
So, 90/6 + 96/40 = 87/5
In mixed form: 172/5

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