Add 42/63 and 16/45
42/63 + 16/45 is 46/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
42/63 = 42 × 5/63 × 5 = 210/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Add the two like fractions:
210/315 + 112/315 = 210 + 112/315 = 322/315 - 322/315 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 42/63 + 16/45 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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