Add 8/5 and 42/90
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 42/90
8/5 + 42/90 is 31/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
8/5 = 8 × 18/5 × 18 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
144/90 + 42/90 = 144 + 42/90 = 186/90 - 186/90 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 8/5 + 42/90 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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