Add 90/2 and 15/42, Solve 45 0/2 + 15/42 as a fraction

Add 90/2 and 15/42

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/42

90/2 + 15/42 is 635/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
90/2 = 90 × 21/2 × 21 = 1890/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42
Add the two like fractions:
1890/42 + 15/42 = 1890 + 15/42 = 1905/42
1905/42 simplified gives 635/14
So, 90/2 + 15/42 = 635/14
In mixed form: 455/14

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