Add 42/6 and 42/45, Solve 7 0/6 + 42/45 as a fraction

Add 42/6 and 42/45

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 42/45

42/6 + 42/45 is 119/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90
Add the two like fractions:
630/90 + 84/90 = 630 + 84/90 = 714/90
714/90 simplified gives 119/15
So, 42/6 + 42/45 = 119/15
In mixed form: 714/15

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