Add 1/42 and 6/90
1/42 + 6/90 is 19/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
1/42 = 1 × 15/42 × 15 = 15/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Add the two like fractions:
15/630 + 42/630 = 15 + 42/630 = 57/630 - 57/630 simplified gives 19/210
- So, 1/42 + 6/90 = 19/210
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