Add 5/90 and 4/42
5/90 + 4/42 is 19/126.
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,
4/42 = 4 × 15/42 × 15 = 60/630 - Add the two like fractions:
35/630 + 60/630 = 35 + 60/630 = 95/630 - 95/630 simplified gives 19/126
- So, 5/90 + 4/42 = 19/126
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