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Add 5/90 and 7/42

5/90 + 7/42 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    7/42 = 7 × 15/42 × 15 = 105/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/630 + 105/630 = 35 + 105/630 = 140/630
  5. 140/630 simplified gives 2/9
  6. So, 5/90 + 7/42 = 2/9

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