Add 7/10 and 42/90
7/10 + 42/90 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
63/90 + 42/90 = 63 + 42/90 = 105/90 - 105/90 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 7/10 + 42/90 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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