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Add 4/45 and 42/35

1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 1 7/35

4/45 + 42/35 is 58/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/315 + 378/315 = 28 + 378/315 = 406/315
  5. 406/315 simplified gives 58/45
  6. So, 4/45 + 42/35 = 58/45
    In mixed form: 113/45

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