Add 14/42 and 16/45
14/42 + 16/45 is 31/45.
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,
14/42 = 14 × 15/42 × 15 = 210/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
16/45 = 16 × 14/45 × 14 = 224/630 - Add the two like fractions:
210/630 + 224/630 = 210 + 224/630 = 434/630 - 434/630 simplified gives 31/45
- So, 14/42 + 16/45 = 31/45
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