Add 4/2 and 7/9
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 7/9
42 + 79 is 259.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
42 = 4 × 92 × 9 = 3618 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
79 = 7 × 29 × 2 = 1418 - Add the two fractions:
3618 + 1418 = 36 + 1418 = 5018 - 50/18 simplified gives 259
- So, 4/2 + 7/9 = 25/9
In mixed form: 279
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