Add 42/7 and 27/90
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 27/90
42/7 + 27/90 is 63/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
42/7 = 42 × 90/7 × 90 = 3780/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/630 + 189/630 = 3780 + 189/630 = 3969/630 - 3969/630 simplified gives 63/10
- So, 42/7 + 27/90 = 63/10
In mixed form: 63/10
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