Add 45/42 and 50/45
1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 1 5/45
45/42 + 50/45 is 275/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
45/42 = 45 × 15/42 × 15 = 675/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630 - Add the two like fractions:
675/630 + 700/630 = 675 + 700/630 = 1375/630 - 1375/630 simplified gives 275/126
- So, 45/42 + 50/45 = 275/126
In mixed form: 223/126
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