Add 42/45 and 16/42
42/45 + 16/42 is 46/35.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
16/42 = 16 × 15/42 × 15 = 240/630 - Add the two like fractions:
588/630 + 240/630 = 588 + 240/630 = 828/630 - 828/630 simplified gives 46/35
- So, 42/45 + 16/42 = 46/35
In mixed form: 111/35
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