Add 7/5 and 42/9
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 4 6/9
7/5 + 42/9 is 91/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
7/5 = 7 × 9/5 × 9 = 63/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45 - Add the two like fractions:
63/45 + 210/45 = 63 + 210/45 = 273/45 - 273/45 simplified gives 91/15
- So, 7/5 + 42/9 = 91/15
In mixed form: 61/15
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