Add 6/90 and 18/42
6/90 + 18/42 is 52/105.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
18/42 = 18 × 15/42 × 15 = 270/630 - Add the two like fractions:
42/630 + 270/630 = 42 + 270/630 = 312/630 - 312/630 simplified gives 52/105
- So, 6/90 + 18/42 = 52/105
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