Add 10/42 and 24/45
10/42 + 24/45 is 27/35.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 15/42 × 15 = 150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
24/45 = 24 × 14/45 × 14 = 336/630 - Add the two like fractions:
150/630 + 336/630 = 150 + 336/630 = 486/630 - 486/630 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 10/42 + 24/45 = 27/35
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