Add 30/42 and 50/90
30/42 + 50/90 is 80/63.
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,
50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630 - Add the two like fractions:
450/630 + 350/630 = 450 + 350/630 = 800/630 - 800/630 simplified gives 80/63
- So, 30/42 + 50/90 = 80/63
In mixed form: 117/63
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