Add 42/45 and 32/10
1st number: 42/45, 2nd number: 3 2/10
42/45 + 32/10 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90 - Add the two like fractions:
84/90 + 288/90 = 84 + 288/90 = 372/90 - 372/90 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 42/45 + 32/10 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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