Add 7/2 and 42/90
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 42/90
7/2 + 42/90 is 119/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
7/2 = 7 × 45/2 × 45 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
315/90 + 42/90 = 315 + 42/90 = 357/90 - 357/90 simplified gives 119/30
- So, 7/2 + 42/90 = 119/30
In mixed form: 329/30
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