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Add 10/2 and 42/90

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 42/90

10/2 + 42/90 is 82/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    10/2 = 10 × 45/2 × 45 = 450/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/90 + 42/90 = 450 + 42/90 = 492/90
  5. 492/90 simplified gives 82/15
  6. So, 10/2 + 42/90 = 82/15
    In mixed form: 57/15

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