Add 2/42 and 42/90
2/42 + 42/90 is 18/35.
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,
2/42 = 2 × 15/42 × 15 = 30/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630 - Add the two like fractions:
30/630 + 294/630 = 30 + 294/630 = 324/630 - 324/630 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 2/42 + 42/90 = 18/35
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