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Add 42/45 and 2/14

42/45 + 2/14 is 113/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/630 + 90/630 = 588 + 90/630 = 678/630
  5. 678/630 simplified gives 113/105
  6. So, 42/45 + 2/14 = 113/105
    In mixed form: 18/105

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