Add 1/42 and 9/10
1/42 + 9/10 is 97/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
9/10 = 9 × 21/10 × 21 = 189/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5/210 + 189/210 = 5 + 189/210 = 194/210 - 194/210 simplified gives 97/105
- So, 1/42 + 9/10 = 97/105
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