Add 2/75 and 42/90
2/75 + 42/90 is 37/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
42/90 = 42 × 5/90 × 5 = 210/450 - Add the two like fractions:
12/450 + 210/450 = 12 + 210/450 = 222/450 - 222/450 simplified gives 37/75
- So, 2/75 + 42/90 = 37/75
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