Add 4/2 and 9/5
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1 4/5
42 + 95 is 195.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
42 = 4 × 52 × 5 = 2010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
95 = 9 × 25 × 2 = 1810 - Add the two fractions:
2010 + 1810 = 20 + 1810 = 3810 - 38/10 simplified gives 195
- So, 4/2 + 9/5 = 19/5
In mixed form: 345
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