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Add 45/28 and 18/42

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 18/42

45/28 + 18/42 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    18/42 = 18 × 2/42 × 2 = 36/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/84 + 36/84 = 135 + 36/84 = 171/84
  5. 171/84 simplified gives 57/28
  6. So, 45/28 + 18/42 = 57/28
    In mixed form: 21/28

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