Add 42/90 and 5/20
42/90 + 5/20 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 45/180 = 84 + 45/180 = 129/180 - 129/180 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 42/90 + 5/20 = 43/60
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