Add 42/7 and 35/90
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 35/90
42/7 + 35/90 is 115/18.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/630 + 245/630 = 3780 + 245/630 = 4025/630 - 4025/630 simplified gives 115/18
- So, 42/7 + 35/90 = 115/18
In mixed form: 67/18
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