Add 4/45 and 21/42
4/45 + 21/42 is 53/90.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 14/45 × 14 = 56/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
21/42 = 21 × 15/42 × 15 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
56/630 + 315/630 = 56 + 315/630 = 371/630 - 371/630 simplified gives 53/90
- So, 4/45 + 21/42 = 53/90
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