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Add 15/45 and 35/42

15/45 + 35/42 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    15/45 = 15 × 14/45 × 14 = 210/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    35/42 = 35 × 15/42 × 15 = 525/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/630 + 525/630 = 210 + 525/630 = 735/630
  5. 735/630 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 15/45 + 35/42 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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