Add 32/42 and 6/90
32/42 + 6/90 is 29/35.
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,
32/42 = 32 × 15/42 × 15 = 480/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Add the two like fractions:
480/630 + 42/630 = 480 + 42/630 = 522/630 - 522/630 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 32/42 + 6/90 = 29/35
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