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Add 90/5 and 8/42

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 8/42

90/5 + 8/42 is 382/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    90/5 = 90 × 42/5 × 42 = 3780/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/210 + 40/210 = 3780 + 40/210 = 3820/210
  5. 3820/210 simplified gives 382/21
  6. So, 90/5 + 8/42 = 382/21
    In mixed form: 184/21

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