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Add 14/90 and 42/35

1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 1 7/35

14/90 + 42/35 is 61/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/630 + 756/630 = 98 + 756/630 = 854/630
  5. 854/630 simplified gives 61/45
  6. So, 14/90 + 42/35 = 61/45
    In mixed form: 116/45

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