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Add 1/90 and 42/7

1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 6 0/7

1/90 + 42/7 is 541/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    1/90 = 1 × 7/90 × 7 = 7/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    42/7 = 42 × 90/7 × 90 = 3780/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/630 + 3780/630 = 7 + 3780/630 = 3787/630
  5. 3787/630 simplified gives 541/90
  6. So, 1/90 + 42/7 = 541/90
    In mixed form: 61/90

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