Add 42/9 and 18/45
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 18/45
42/9 + 18/45 is 76/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45 - Add the two like fractions:
210/45 + 18/45 = 210 + 18/45 = 228/45 - 228/45 simplified gives 76/15
- So, 42/9 + 18/45 = 76/15
In mixed form: 51/15
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