Add 6/90 and 98/42, Solve 6/90 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 6/90 and 98/42

1^st number: 6/90, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

6/90 + 98/42 is 12/5.

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,
98/42 = 98 × 15/42 × 15 = 1470/630
Add the two like fractions:
42/630 + 1470/630 = 42 + 1470/630 = 1512/630
1512/630 simplified gives 12/5
So, 6/90 + 98/42 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5

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