Add 63/42 and 28/90
1st number: 1 21/42, 2nd number: 28/90
63/42 + 28/90 is 163/90.
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,
28/90 = 28 × 7/90 × 7 = 196/630 - Add the two like fractions:
945/630 + 196/630 = 945 + 196/630 = 1141/630 - 1141/630 simplified gives 163/90
- So, 63/42 + 28/90 = 163/90
In mixed form: 173/90
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