Add 4/42 and 21/45
4/42 + 21/45 is 59/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
4/42 = 4 × 15/42 × 15 = 60/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
21/45 = 21 × 14/45 × 14 = 294/630 - Add the two like fractions:
60/630 + 294/630 = 60 + 294/630 = 354/630 - 354/630 simplified gives 59/105
- So, 4/42 + 21/45 = 59/105
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