Add 9/10 and 18/42
9/10 + 18/42 is 93/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
9/10 = 9 × 21/10 × 21 = 189/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
189/210 + 90/210 = 189 + 90/210 = 279/210 - 279/210 simplified gives 93/70
- So, 9/10 + 18/42 = 93/70
In mixed form: 123/70
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