Add 49/42 and 2/45, Solve 1 7/42 + 2/45 as a fraction

Add 49/42 and 2/45

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 2/45

49/42 + 2/45 is 109/90.

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,
49/42 = 49 × 15/42 × 15 = 735/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630
Add the two like fractions:
735/630 + 28/630 = 735 + 28/630 = 763/630
763/630 simplified gives 109/90
So, 49/42 + 2/45 = 109/90
In mixed form: 119/90

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