Add 27/42 and 1/90
27/42 + 1/90 is 206/315.
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,
27/42 = 27 × 15/42 × 15 = 405/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
1/90 = 1 × 7/90 × 7 = 7/630 - Add the two like fractions:
405/630 + 7/630 = 405 + 7/630 = 412/630 - 412/630 simplified gives 206/315
- So, 27/42 + 1/90 = 206/315
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