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Add 42/5 and 5/9

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 5/9

42/5 + 5/9 is 403/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    42/5 = 42 × 9/5 × 9 = 378/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/45 + 25/45 = 378 + 25/45 = 403/45
  5. So, 42/5 + 5/9 = 403/45
    In mixed form: 843/45

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