Add 25/42 and 4/45
25/42 + 4/45 is 431/630.
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,
25/42 = 25 × 15/42 × 15 = 375/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
4/45 = 4 × 14/45 × 14 = 56/630 - Add the two like fractions:
375/630 + 56/630 = 375 + 56/630 = 431/630 - So, 25/42 + 4/45 = 431/630
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