Add 42/36 and 7/90
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 7/90
42/36 + 7/90 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 14/180 = 210 + 14/180 = 224/180 - 224/180 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 42/36 + 7/90 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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