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Add 42/3 and 84/45

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 39/45

42/3 + 84/45 is 238/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    42/3 = 42 × 15/3 × 15 = 630/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/45 + 84/45 = 630 + 84/45 = 714/45
  5. 714/45 simplified gives 238/15
  6. So, 42/3 + 84/45 = 238/15
    In mixed form: 1513/15

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