Add 42/90 and 3/4
42/90 + 3/4 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
42/90 = 42 × 2/90 × 2 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
3/4 = 3 × 45/4 × 45 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 135/180 = 84 + 135/180 = 219/180 - 219/180 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 42/90 + 3/4 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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