Add 14/42 and 35/90
14/42 + 35/90 is 13/18.
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,
14/42 = 14 × 15/42 × 15 = 210/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630 - Add the two like fractions:
210/630 + 245/630 = 210 + 245/630 = 455/630 - 455/630 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 14/42 + 35/90 = 13/18
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