Add 1/45 and 25/42
1/45 + 25/42 is 389/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
1/45 = 1 × 14/45 × 14 = 14/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
25/42 = 25 × 15/42 × 15 = 375/630 - Add the two like fractions:
14/630 + 375/630 = 14 + 375/630 = 389/630 - So, 1/45 + 25/42 = 389/630
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