Add 14/42 and 84/90
14/42 + 84/90 is 19/15.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 7/90 × 7 = 588/630 - Add the two like fractions:
210/630 + 588/630 = 210 + 588/630 = 798/630 - 798/630 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 14/42 + 84/90 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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