Add 14/45 and 42/10, Solve 14/45 + 4 2/10 as a fraction

Add 14/45 and 42/10

1^st number: 14/45, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

14/45 + 42/10 is 203/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90
Add the two like fractions:
28/90 + 378/90 = 28 + 378/90 = 406/90
406/90 simplified gives 203/45
So, 14/45 + 42/10 = 203/45
In mixed form: 423/45

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