Add 42/20 and 10/9
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 1/9
42/20 + 10/9 is 289/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
378/180 + 200/180 = 378 + 200/180 = 578/180 - 578/180 simplified gives 289/90
- So, 42/20 + 10/9 = 289/90
In mixed form: 319/90
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