Add 42/16 and 70/90
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 70/90
42/16 + 70/90 is 245/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
42/16 = 42 × 45/16 × 45 = 1890/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
70/90 = 70 × 8/90 × 8 = 560/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/720 + 560/720 = 1890 + 560/720 = 2450/720 - 2450/720 simplified gives 245/72
- So, 42/16 + 70/90 = 245/72
In mixed form: 329/72
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