Add 42/63 and 16/90
42/63 + 16/90 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630 - Add the two like fractions:
420/630 + 112/630 = 420 + 112/630 = 532/630 - 532/630 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 42/63 + 16/90 = 38/45
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