Add 42/6 and 49/90
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 49/90
42/6 + 49/90 is 679/90.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Add the two like fractions:
630/90 + 49/90 = 630 + 49/90 = 679/90 - So, 42/6 + 49/90 = 679/90
In mixed form: 749/90
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