Add 42/5 and 49/18
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 2 13/18
42/5 + 49/18 is 1001/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
42/5 = 42 × 18/5 × 18 = 756/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90 - Add the two like fractions:
756/90 + 245/90 = 756 + 245/90 = 1001/90 - So, 42/5 + 49/18 = 1001/90
In mixed form: 1111/90
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