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Add 1/6 and 42/90

1/6 + 42/90 is 19/30.

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,
    1/6 = 1 × 15/6 × 15 = 15/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/90 + 42/90 = 15 + 42/90 = 57/90
  5. 57/90 simplified gives 19/30
  6. So, 1/6 + 42/90 = 19/30

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