Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 60/28 and 42/90

1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 42/90

60/28 + 42/90 is 274/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    60/28 = 60 × 45/28 × 45 = 2700/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    42/90 = 42 × 14/90 × 14 = 588/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/1260 + 588/1260 = 2700 + 588/1260 = 3288/1260
  5. 3288/1260 simplified gives 274/105
  6. So, 60/28 + 42/90 = 274/105
    In mixed form: 264/105

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com