Add 45/42 and 6/45, Solve 1 3/42 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 45/42 and 6/45

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 6/45

45/42 + 6/45 is 253/210.

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,
6/45 = 6 × 14/45 × 14 = 84/630
Add the two like fractions:
675/630 + 84/630 = 675 + 84/630 = 759/630
759/630 simplified gives 253/210
So, 45/42 + 6/45 = 253/210
In mixed form: 143/210

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