Add 42/90 and 2/7
42/90 + 2/7 is 79/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
2/7 = 2 × 90/7 × 90 = 180/630 - Add the two like fractions:
294/630 + 180/630 = 294 + 180/630 = 474/630 - 474/630 simplified gives 79/105
- So, 42/90 + 2/7 = 79/105
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