Add 42/56 and 40/90
42/56 + 40/90 is 43/36.
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,
40/90 = 40 × 28/90 × 28 = 1120/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/2520 + 1120/2520 = 1890 + 1120/2520 = 3010/2520 - 3010/2520 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 42/56 + 40/90 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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