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Add 42/5 and 90/9

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 10 0/9

42/5 + 90/9 is 92/5.

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,
    90/9 = 90 × 5/9 × 5 = 450/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/45 + 450/45 = 378 + 450/45 = 828/45
  5. 828/45 simplified gives 92/5
  6. So, 42/5 + 90/9 = 92/5
    In mixed form: 182/5

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