Add 42/9 and 72/10
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 7 2/10
42/9 + 72/10 is 178/15.
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,
72/10 = 72 × 9/10 × 9 = 648/90 - Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 648/90 = 420 + 648/90 = 1068/90 - 1068/90 simplified gives 178/15
- So, 42/9 + 72/10 = 178/15
In mixed form: 1113/15
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