Add 1/42 and 14/45
1/42 + 14/45 is 211/630.
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,
1/42 = 1 × 15/42 × 15 = 15/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
14/45 = 14 × 14/45 × 14 = 196/630 - Add the two like fractions:
15/630 + 196/630 = 15 + 196/630 = 211/630 - So, 1/42 + 14/45 = 211/630
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