Add 42/45 and 2/4
42/45 + 2/4 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 90/180 = 168 + 90/180 = 258/180 - 258/180 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 42/45 + 2/4 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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