Add 90/9 and 5/42, Solve 10 0/9 + 5/42 as a fraction

Add 90/9 and 5/42

1^st number: 10 0/9, 2^nd number: 5/42

90/9 + 5/42 is 425/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
90/9 = 90 × 14/9 × 14 = 1260/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
5/42 = 5 × 3/42 × 3 = 15/126
Add the two like fractions:
1260/126 + 15/126 = 1260 + 15/126 = 1275/126
1275/126 simplified gives 425/42
So, 90/9 + 5/42 = 425/42
In mixed form: 105/42

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