Add 16/42 and 20/90
16/42 + 20/90 is 38/63.
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,
16/42 = 16 × 15/42 × 15 = 240/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
20/90 = 20 × 7/90 × 7 = 140/630 - Add the two like fractions:
240/630 + 140/630 = 240 + 140/630 = 380/630 - 380/630 simplified gives 38/63
- So, 16/42 + 20/90 = 38/63
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