Add 42/90 and 18/72
42/90 + 18/72 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
168/360 + 90/360 = 168 + 90/360 = 258/360 - 258/360 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 42/90 + 18/72 = 43/60
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