Add 9/10 and 7/42
9/10 + 7/42 is 16/15.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
189/210 + 35/210 = 189 + 35/210 = 224/210 - 224/210 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 9/10 + 7/42 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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