Add 36/42 and 49/90
36/42 + 49/90 is 883/630.
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,
36/42 = 36 × 15/42 × 15 = 540/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
49/90 = 49 × 7/90 × 7 = 343/630 - Add the two like fractions:
540/630 + 343/630 = 540 + 343/630 = 883/630 - So, 36/42 + 49/90 = 883/630
In mixed form: 1253/630
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