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Add 1/42 and 72/45

1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 1 27/45

1/42 + 72/45 is 341/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    1/42 = 1 × 15/42 × 15 = 15/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    72/45 = 72 × 14/45 × 14 = 1008/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/630 + 1008/630 = 15 + 1008/630 = 1023/630
  5. 1023/630 simplified gives 341/210
  6. So, 1/42 + 72/45 = 341/210
    In mixed form: 1131/210

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