Add 14/18 and 42/90
14/18 + 42/90 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 42/90 = 70 + 42/90 = 112/90 - 112/90 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 14/18 + 42/90 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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