Add 42/90 and 14/80
42/90 + 14/80 is 77/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
42/90 = 42 × 8/90 × 8 = 336/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720 - Add the two like fractions:
336/720 + 126/720 = 336 + 126/720 = 462/720 - 462/720 simplified gives 77/120
- So, 42/90 + 14/80 = 77/120
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