Add 63/42 and 6/90
1st number: 1 21/42, 2nd number: 6/90
63/42 + 6/90 is 47/30.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Add the two like fractions:
945/630 + 42/630 = 945 + 42/630 = 987/630 - 987/630 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 63/42 + 6/90 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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