Add 42/90 and 9/35
42/90 + 9/35 is 76/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 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 35 × 18 = 630,
9/35 = 9 × 18/35 × 18 = 162/630 - Add the two like fractions:
294/630 + 162/630 = 294 + 162/630 = 456/630 - 456/630 simplified gives 76/105
- So, 42/90 + 9/35 = 76/105
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