Add 4/42 and 14/90
4/42 + 14/90 is 79/315.
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,
4/42 = 4 × 15/42 × 15 = 60/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630 - Add the two like fractions:
60/630 + 98/630 = 60 + 98/630 = 158/630 - 158/630 simplified gives 79/315
- So, 4/42 + 14/90 = 79/315
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