Add 42/75 and 14/90
42/75 + 14/90 is 161/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
42/75 = 42 × 6/75 × 6 = 252/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
14/90 = 14 × 5/90 × 5 = 70/450 - Add the two like fractions:
252/450 + 70/450 = 252 + 70/450 = 322/450 - 322/450 simplified gives 161/225
- So, 42/75 + 14/90 = 161/225
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