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Add 42/2 and 5/45

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 5/45

42/2 + 5/45 is 190/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    42/2 = 42 × 45/2 × 45 = 1890/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/90 + 10/90 = 1890 + 10/90 = 1900/90
  5. 1900/90 simplified gives 190/9
  6. So, 42/2 + 5/45 = 190/9
    In mixed form: 211/9

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