Add 36/42 and 3/90
36/42 + 3/90 is 187/210.
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,
36/42 = 36 × 15/42 × 15 = 540/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
3/90 = 3 × 7/90 × 7 = 21/630 - Add the two like fractions:
540/630 + 21/630 = 540 + 21/630 = 561/630 - 561/630 simplified gives 187/210
- So, 36/42 + 3/90 = 187/210
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