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Add 8/5 and 90/42

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 2 6/42

8/5 + 90/42 is 131/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    8/5 = 8 × 42/5 × 42 = 336/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    90/42 = 90 × 5/42 × 5 = 450/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/210 + 450/210 = 336 + 450/210 = 786/210
  5. 786/210 simplified gives 131/35
  6. So, 8/5 + 90/42 = 131/35
    In mixed form: 326/35

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