Add 30/42 and 49/90
30/42 + 49/90 is 793/630.
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,
30/42 = 30 × 15/42 × 15 = 450/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
49/90 = 49 × 7/90 × 7 = 343/630 - Add the two like fractions:
450/630 + 343/630 = 450 + 343/630 = 793/630 - So, 30/42 + 49/90 = 793/630
In mixed form: 1163/630
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