Add 45/30 and 25/42
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 25/42
45/30 + 25/42 is 44/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210 - Add the two like fractions:
315/210 + 125/210 = 315 + 125/210 = 440/210 - 440/210 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 45/30 + 25/42 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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