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Add 96/6 and 1/90

1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 1/90

96/6 + 1/90 is 1441/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    96/6 = 96 × 15/6 × 15 = 1440/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/90 + 1/90 = 1440 + 1/90 = 1441/90
  5. So, 96/6 + 1/90 = 1441/90
    In mixed form: 161/90

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