Add 6/42 and 9/90
6/42 + 9/90 is 17/70.
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,
6/42 = 6 × 15/42 × 15 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
9/90 = 9 × 7/90 × 7 = 63/630 - Add the two like fractions:
90/630 + 63/630 = 90 + 63/630 = 153/630 - 153/630 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 6/42 + 9/90 = 17/70
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