Add 42/90 and 30/8
1st number: 42/90, 2nd number: 3 6/8
42/90 + 30/8 is 253/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 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 8 × 45 = 360,
30/8 = 30 × 45/8 × 45 = 1350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
168/360 + 1350/360 = 168 + 1350/360 = 1518/360 - 1518/360 simplified gives 253/60
- So, 42/90 + 30/8 = 253/60
In mixed form: 413/60
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