Add 42/3 and 70/45
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 25/45
42/3 + 70/45 is 140/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
42/3 = 42 × 15/3 × 15 = 630/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
70/45 = 70 × 1/45 × 1 = 70/45 - Add the two like fractions:
630/45 + 70/45 = 630 + 70/45 = 700/45 - 700/45 simplified gives 140/9
- So, 42/3 + 70/45 = 140/9
In mixed form: 155/9
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