Add 90/42 and 7/8
1st number: 2 6/42, 2nd number: 7/8
90/42 + 7/8 is 169/56.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 21/8 × 21 = 147/168 - Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 147/168 = 360 + 147/168 = 507/168 - 507/168 simplified gives 169/56
- So, 90/42 + 7/8 = 169/56
In mixed form: 31/56
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