Add 42/90 and 27/42
42/90 + 27/42 is 233/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 42 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 42 × 15 = 630,
27/42 = 27 × 15/42 × 15 = 405/630 - Add the two like fractions:
294/630 + 405/630 = 294 + 405/630 = 699/630 - 699/630 simplified gives 233/210
- So, 42/90 + 27/42 = 233/210
In mixed form: 123/210
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