Add 12/42 and 27/90
12/42 + 27/90 is 41/70.
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,
12/42 = 12 × 15/42 × 15 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630 - Add the two like fractions:
180/630 + 189/630 = 180 + 189/630 = 369/630 - 369/630 simplified gives 41/70
- So, 12/42 + 27/90 = 41/70
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