Add 8/45 and 42/10
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 4 2/10
8/45 + 42/10 is 197/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90 - Add the two like fractions:
16/90 + 378/90 = 16 + 378/90 = 394/90 - 394/90 simplified gives 197/45
- So, 8/45 + 42/10 = 197/45
In mixed form: 417/45
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