Add 63/42 and 14/90
1st number: 1 21/42, 2nd number: 14/90
63/42 + 14/90 is 149/90.
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,
63/42 = 63 × 15/42 × 15 = 945/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630 - Add the two like fractions:
945/630 + 98/630 = 945 + 98/630 = 1043/630 - 1043/630 simplified gives 149/90
- So, 63/42 + 14/90 = 149/90
In mixed form: 159/90
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