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Add 42/90 and 15/3

1st number: 42/90, 2nd number: 5 0/3

42/90 + 15/3 is 82/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    15/3 = 15 × 30/3 × 30 = 450/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/90 + 450/90 = 42 + 450/90 = 492/90
  5. 492/90 simplified gives 82/15
  6. So, 42/90 + 15/3 = 82/15
    In mixed form: 57/15

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