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Add 90/80 and 4/6

1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 4/6

90/80 + 4/6 is 43/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    90/80 = 90 × 3/80 × 3 = 270/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    4/6 = 4 × 40/6 × 40 = 160/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/240 + 160/240 = 270 + 160/240 = 430/240
  5. 430/240 simplified gives 43/24
  6. So, 90/80 + 4/6 = 43/24
    In mixed form: 119/24

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