Add 42/9 and 4/30, Solve 4 6/9 + 4/30 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 4/30

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 4/30

42/9 + 4/30 is 24/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
42/9 = 42 × 10/9 × 10 = 420/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90
Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 12/90 = 420 + 12/90 = 432/90
432/90 simplified gives 24/5
So, 42/9 + 4/30 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5

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