Add 42/45 and 3/7
42/45 + 3/7 is 143/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
42/45 = 42 × 7/45 × 7 = 294/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
3/7 = 3 × 45/7 × 45 = 135/315 - Add the two like fractions:
294/315 + 135/315 = 294 + 135/315 = 429/315 - 429/315 simplified gives 143/105
- So, 42/45 + 3/7 = 143/105
In mixed form: 138/105
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