Add 14/42 and 20/45
14/42 + 20/45 is 7/9.
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,
20/45 = 20 × 14/45 × 14 = 280/630 - Add the two like fractions:
210/630 + 280/630 = 210 + 280/630 = 490/630 - 490/630 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 14/42 + 20/45 = 7/9
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