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Add 45/42 and 9/30

1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 9/30

45/42 + 9/30 is 48/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/210 + 63/210 = 225 + 63/210 = 288/210
  5. 288/210 simplified gives 48/35
  6. So, 45/42 + 9/30 = 48/35
    In mixed form: 113/35

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