Add 8/9 and 42/90
8/9 + 42/90 is 61/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 42/90 = 80 + 42/90 = 122/90 - 122/90 simplified gives 61/45
- So, 8/9 + 42/90 = 61/45
In mixed form: 116/45
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