Add 90/42 and 9/35, Solve 2 6/42 + 9/35 as a fraction

Add 90/42 and 9/35

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 9/35

90/42 + 9/35 is 12/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
90/42 = 90 × 5/42 × 5 = 450/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210
Add the two like fractions:
450/210 + 54/210 = 450 + 54/210 = 504/210
504/210 simplified gives 12/5
So, 90/42 + 9/35 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5

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