Add 90/42 and 2/8
1st number: 2 6/42, 2nd number: 2/8
90/42 + 2/8 is 67/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
90/42 = 90 × 4/42 × 4 = 360/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
2/8 = 2 × 21/8 × 21 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 42/168 = 360 + 42/168 = 402/168 - 402/168 simplified gives 67/28
- So, 90/42 + 2/8 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28
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