Add 42/7 and 70/90
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 70/90
42/7 + 70/90 is 61/9.
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,
70/90 = 70 × 7/90 × 7 = 490/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/630 + 490/630 = 3780 + 490/630 = 4270/630 - 4270/630 simplified gives 61/9
- So, 42/7 + 70/90 = 61/9
In mixed form: 67/9
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