Add 1/10 and 42/90
1/10 + 42/90 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
9/90 + 42/90 = 9 + 42/90 = 51/90 - 51/90 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 1/10 + 42/90 = 17/30
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