Add 12/42 and 28/45
12/42 + 28/45 is 286/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
12/42 = 12 × 15/42 × 15 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
28/45 = 28 × 14/45 × 14 = 392/630 - Add the two like fractions:
180/630 + 392/630 = 180 + 392/630 = 572/630 - 572/630 simplified gives 286/315
- So, 12/42 + 28/45 = 286/315
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