Add 42/9 and 4/90
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 4/90
42/9 + 4/90 is 212/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 4/90 = 420 + 4/90 = 424/90 - 424/90 simplified gives 212/45
- So, 42/9 + 4/90 = 212/45
In mixed form: 432/45
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