Add 14/5 and 42/90
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 42/90
14/5 + 42/90 is 49/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
14/5 = 14 × 18/5 × 18 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 42/90 = 252 + 42/90 = 294/90 - 294/90 simplified gives 49/15
- So, 14/5 + 42/90 = 49/15
In mixed form: 34/15
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