Add 42/10 and 30/18
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1 12/18
42/10 + 30/18 is 88/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90 - Add the two like fractions:
378/90 + 150/90 = 378 + 150/90 = 528/90 - 528/90 simplified gives 88/15
- So, 42/10 + 30/18 = 88/15
In mixed form: 513/15
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