Add 5/90 and 8/42
5/90 + 8/42 is 31/126.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 15/42 × 15 = 120/630 - Add the two like fractions:
35/630 + 120/630 = 35 + 120/630 = 155/630 - 155/630 simplified gives 31/126
- So, 5/90 + 8/42 = 31/126
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