Add 42/90 and 3/24
42/90 + 3/24 is 71/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 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 24 × 15 = 360,
3/24 = 3 × 15/24 × 15 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
168/360 + 45/360 = 168 + 45/360 = 213/360 - 213/360 simplified gives 71/120
- So, 42/90 + 3/24 = 71/120
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