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Add 36/42 and 56/90

36/42 + 56/90 is 466/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    36/42 = 36 × 15/42 × 15 = 540/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/630 + 392/630 = 540 + 392/630 = 932/630
  5. 932/630 simplified gives 466/315
  6. So, 36/42 + 56/90 = 466/315
    In mixed form: 1151/315

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