Add 8/35 and 42/90
8/35 + 42/90 is 73/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
8/35 = 8 × 18/35 × 18 = 144/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630 - Add the two like fractions:
144/630 + 294/630 = 144 + 294/630 = 438/630 - 438/630 simplified gives 73/105
- So, 8/35 + 42/90 = 73/105
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