Add 6/32 and 42/90
6/32 + 42/90 is 157/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
42/90 = 42 × 16/90 × 16 = 672/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1440 + 672/1440 = 270 + 672/1440 = 942/1440 - 942/1440 simplified gives 157/240
- So, 6/32 + 42/90 = 157/240
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