Add 42/49 and 6/90
42/49 + 6/90 is 97/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
42/49 = 42 × 90/49 × 90 = 3780/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
6/90 = 6 × 49/90 × 49 = 294/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/4410 + 294/4410 = 3780 + 294/4410 = 4074/4410 - 4074/4410 simplified gives 97/105
- So, 42/49 + 6/90 = 97/105
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