Add 9/90 and 42/70
9/90 + 42/70 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
9/90 = 9 × 7/90 × 7 = 63/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630 - Add the two like fractions:
63/630 + 378/630 = 63 + 378/630 = 441/630 - 441/630 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 9/90 + 42/70 = 7/10
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