Add 10/90 and 5/42
10/90 + 5/42 is 29/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
10/90 = 10 × 7/90 × 7 = 70/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
5/42 = 5 × 15/42 × 15 = 75/630 - Add the two like fractions:
70/630 + 75/630 = 70 + 75/630 = 145/630 - 145/630 simplified gives 29/126
- So, 10/90 + 5/42 = 29/126
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