Add 10/42 and 9/10
10/42 + 9/10 is 239/210.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
9/10 = 9 × 21/10 × 21 = 189/210 - Add the two like fractions:
50/210 + 189/210 = 50 + 189/210 = 239/210 - So, 10/42 + 9/10 = 239/210
In mixed form: 129/210
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