Add 42/90 and 96/36
1st number: 42/90, 2nd number: 2 24/36
42/90 + 96/36 is 47/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
96/36 = 96 × 5/36 × 5 = 480/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 480/180 = 84 + 480/180 = 564/180 - 564/180 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 42/90 + 96/36 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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