Add 42/4 and 9/45
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 9/45
42/4 + 9/45 is 107/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
42/4 = 42 × 45/4 × 45 = 1890/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/180 + 36/180 = 1890 + 36/180 = 1926/180 - 1926/180 simplified gives 107/10
- So, 42/4 + 9/45 = 107/10
In mixed form: 107/10
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