Add 2/18 and 42/10
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 4 2/10
2/18 + 42/10 is 194/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90 - Add the two like fractions:
10/90 + 378/90 = 10 + 378/90 = 388/90 - 388/90 simplified gives 194/45
- So, 2/18 + 42/10 = 194/45
In mixed form: 414/45
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