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Add 42/5 and 4/90

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 4/90

42/5 + 4/90 is 76/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    42/5 = 42 × 18/5 × 18 = 756/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/90 + 4/90 = 756 + 4/90 = 760/90
  5. 760/90 simplified gives 76/9
  6. So, 42/5 + 4/90 = 76/9
    In mixed form: 84/9

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