Add 42/45 and 4/9
42/45 + 4/9 is 62/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
42/45 = 42 × 1/45 × 1 = 42/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45 - Add the two like fractions:
42/45 + 20/45 = 42 + 20/45 = 62/45 - So, 42/45 + 4/9 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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