Add 42/45 and 25/14
1st number: 42/45, 2nd number: 1 11/14
42/45 + 25/14 is 571/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
25/14 = 25 × 45/14 × 45 = 1125/630 - Add the two like fractions:
588/630 + 1125/630 = 588 + 1125/630 = 1713/630 - 1713/630 simplified gives 571/210
- So, 42/45 + 25/14 = 571/210
In mixed form: 2151/210
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