Add 10/4 and 42/90
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 42/90
10/4 + 42/90 is 89/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
10/4 = 10 × 45/4 × 45 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
42/90 = 42 × 2/90 × 2 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 84/180 = 450 + 84/180 = 534/180 - 534/180 simplified gives 89/30
- So, 10/4 + 42/90 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30
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