Add 42/90 and 27/30
42/90 + 27/30 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
27/30 = 27 × 3/30 × 3 = 81/90 - Add the two like fractions:
42/90 + 81/90 = 42 + 81/90 = 123/90 - 123/90 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 42/90 + 27/30 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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