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Add 7/9 and 42/4

1st number: 7/9, 2nd number: 10 2/4

7/9 + 42/4 is 203/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    42/4 = 42 × 9/4 × 9 = 378/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/36 + 378/36 = 28 + 378/36 = 406/36
  5. 406/36 simplified gives 203/18
  6. So, 7/9 + 42/4 = 203/18
    In mixed form: 115/18

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