Add 14/45 and 9/42
14/45 + 9/42 is 331/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/42 = 9 × 15/42 × 15 = 135/630 - Add the two like fractions:
196/630 + 135/630 = 196 + 135/630 = 331/630 - So, 14/45 + 9/42 = 331/630
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