Add 50/90 and 9/42
50/90 + 9/42 is 97/126.
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,
50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
9/42 = 9 × 15/42 × 15 = 135/630 - Add the two like fractions:
350/630 + 135/630 = 350 + 135/630 = 485/630 - 485/630 simplified gives 97/126
- So, 50/90 + 9/42 = 97/126
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