Add 42/10 and 9/28
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 9/28
42/10 + 9/28 is 633/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
42/10 = 42 × 14/10 × 14 = 588/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Add the two like fractions:
588/140 + 45/140 = 588 + 45/140 = 633/140 - So, 42/10 + 9/28 = 633/140
In mixed form: 473/140
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