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Add 42/45 and 6/56

42/45 + 6/56 is 437/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    42/45 = 42 × 56/45 × 56 = 2352/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    6/56 = 6 × 45/56 × 45 = 270/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/2520 + 270/2520 = 2352 + 270/2520 = 2622/2520
  5. 2622/2520 simplified gives 437/420
  6. So, 42/45 + 6/56 = 437/420
    In mixed form: 117/420

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