Add 10/42 and 2/90
10/42 + 2/90 is 82/315.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 15/42 × 15 = 150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630 - Add the two like fractions:
150/630 + 14/630 = 150 + 14/630 = 164/630 - 164/630 simplified gives 82/315
- So, 10/42 + 2/90 = 82/315
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