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Add 3/42 and 90/28

1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 3 6/28

3/42 + 90/28 is 23/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    90/28 = 90 × 3/28 × 3 = 270/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/84 + 270/84 = 6 + 270/84 = 276/84
  5. 276/84 simplified gives 23/7
  6. So, 3/42 + 90/28 = 23/7
    In mixed form: 32/7

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