Add 42/56 and 30/90
42/56 + 30/90 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
42/56 = 42 × 45/56 × 45 = 1890/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
30/90 = 30 × 28/90 × 28 = 840/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/2520 + 840/2520 = 1890 + 840/2520 = 2730/2520 - 2730/2520 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 42/56 + 30/90 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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