Add 3/45 and 6/42
3/45 + 6/42 is 22/105.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
6/42 = 6 × 15/42 × 15 = 90/630 - Add the two like fractions:
42/630 + 90/630 = 42 + 90/630 = 132/630 - 132/630 simplified gives 22/105
- So, 3/45 + 6/42 = 22/105
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