Add 42/6 and 54/90
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 54/90
42/6 + 54/90 is 38/5.
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,
54/90 = 54 × 1/90 × 1 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
630/90 + 54/90 = 630 + 54/90 = 684/90 - 684/90 simplified gives 38/5
- So, 42/6 + 54/90 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5
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