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Add 32/42 and 30/45

32/42 + 30/45 is 10/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    32/42 = 32 × 15/42 × 15 = 480/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    30/45 = 30 × 14/45 × 14 = 420/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/630 + 420/630 = 480 + 420/630 = 900/630
  5. 900/630 simplified gives 10/7
  6. So, 32/42 + 30/45 = 10/7
    In mixed form: 13/7

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