Add 30/7 and 75/90
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 75/90
30/7 + 75/90 is 215/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
30/7 = 30 × 90/7 × 90 = 2700/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/630 + 525/630 = 2700 + 525/630 = 3225/630 - 3225/630 simplified gives 215/42
- So, 30/7 + 75/90 = 215/42
In mixed form: 55/42
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