Add 42/9 and 40/4
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 10 0/4
42/9 + 40/4 is 44/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
42/9 = 42 × 4/9 × 4 = 168/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
40/4 = 40 × 9/4 × 9 = 360/36 - Add the two like fractions:
168/36 + 360/36 = 168 + 360/36 = 528/36 - 528/36 simplified gives 44/3
- So, 42/9 + 40/4 = 44/3
In mixed form: 142/3
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