Add 90/42 and 50/90
1st number: 2 6/42, 2nd number: 50/90
90/42 + 50/90 is 170/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
90/42 = 90 × 15/42 × 15 = 1350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/630 + 350/630 = 1350 + 350/630 = 1700/630 - 1700/630 simplified gives 170/63
- So, 90/42 + 50/90 = 170/63
In mixed form: 244/63
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