Add 5/90 and 25/42
5/90 + 25/42 is 41/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
25/42 = 25 × 15/42 × 15 = 375/630 - Add the two like fractions:
35/630 + 375/630 = 35 + 375/630 = 410/630 - 410/630 simplified gives 41/63
- So, 5/90 + 25/42 = 41/63
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