Add 14/90 and 42/60
14/90 + 42/60 is 77/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
28/180 + 126/180 = 28 + 126/180 = 154/180 - 154/180 simplified gives 77/90
- So, 14/90 + 42/60 = 77/90
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