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Add 4/42 and 56/45

1st number: 4/42, 2nd number: 1 11/45

4/42 + 56/45 is 422/315.

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,
    4/42 = 4 × 15/42 × 15 = 60/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/630 + 784/630 = 60 + 784/630 = 844/630
  5. 844/630 simplified gives 422/315
  6. So, 4/42 + 56/45 = 422/315
    In mixed form: 1107/315

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