Add 9/90 and 42/8
1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 5 2/8
9/90 + 42/8 is 107/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 1890/360 = 36 + 1890/360 = 1926/360 - 1926/360 simplified gives 107/20
- So, 9/90 + 42/8 = 107/20
In mixed form: 57/20
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