Add 14/45 and 10/42, Solve 14/45 + 10/42 as a fraction

Add 14/45 and 10/42

14/45 + 10/42 is 173/315.

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,
14/45 = 14 × 14/45 × 14 = 196/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
10/42 = 10 × 15/42 × 15 = 150/630
Add the two like fractions:
196/630 + 150/630 = 196 + 150/630 = 346/630
346/630 simplified gives 173/315
So, 14/45 + 10/42 = 173/315

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