Add 54/42 and 36/90
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 36/90
54/42 + 36/90 is 59/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
54/42 = 54 × 15/42 × 15 = 810/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630 - Add the two like fractions:
810/630 + 252/630 = 810 + 252/630 = 1062/630 - 1062/630 simplified gives 59/35
- So, 54/42 + 36/90 = 59/35
In mixed form: 124/35
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