Add 3/42 and 16/90
3/42 + 16/90 is 157/630.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 15/42 × 15 = 45/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630 - Add the two like fractions:
45/630 + 112/630 = 45 + 112/630 = 157/630 - So, 3/42 + 16/90 = 157/630
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