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Add 10/42 and 75/45

1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 1 30/45

10/42 + 75/45 is 40/21.

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,
    10/42 = 10 × 15/42 × 15 = 150/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    75/45 = 75 × 14/45 × 14 = 1050/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/630 + 1050/630 = 150 + 1050/630 = 1200/630
  5. 1200/630 simplified gives 40/21
  6. So, 10/42 + 75/45 = 40/21
    In mixed form: 119/21

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