Add 75/40 and 42/90
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 42/90
75/40 + 42/90 is 281/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 168/360 = 675 + 168/360 = 843/360 - 843/360 simplified gives 281/120
- So, 75/40 + 42/90 = 281/120
In mixed form: 241/120
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