Add 42/9 and 25/10
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 5/10
42/9 + 25/10 is 43/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
42/9 = 42 × 10/9 × 10 = 420/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90 - Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 225/90 = 420 + 225/90 = 645/90 - 645/90 simplified gives 43/6
- So, 42/9 + 25/10 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6
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