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Add 90/42 and 5/90

1st number: 2 6/42, 2nd number: 5/90

90/42 + 5/90 is 277/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    90/42 = 90 × 15/42 × 15 = 1350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/630 + 35/630 = 1350 + 35/630 = 1385/630
  5. 1385/630 simplified gives 277/126
  6. So, 90/42 + 5/90 = 277/126
    In mixed form: 225/126

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