Add 10/90 and 8/42
10/90 + 8/42 is 19/63.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 15/42 × 15 = 120/630 - Add the two like fractions:
70/630 + 120/630 = 70 + 120/630 = 190/630 - 190/630 simplified gives 19/63
- So, 10/90 + 8/42 = 19/63
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