Add 42/6 and 28/90
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 28/90
42/6 + 28/90 is 329/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
28/90 = 28 × 1/90 × 1 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
630/90 + 28/90 = 630 + 28/90 = 658/90 - 658/90 simplified gives 329/45
- So, 42/6 + 28/90 = 329/45
In mixed form: 714/45
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