Add 21/42 and 28/90
21/42 + 28/90 is 73/90.
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,
21/42 = 21 × 15/42 × 15 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
28/90 = 28 × 7/90 × 7 = 196/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 196/630 = 315 + 196/630 = 511/630 - 511/630 simplified gives 73/90
- So, 21/42 + 28/90 = 73/90
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