Add 1/30 and 42/90
1/30 + 42/90 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3/90 + 42/90 = 3 + 42/90 = 45/90 - 45/90 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 1/30 + 42/90 = 1/2
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