Add 45/56 and 2/42
45/56 + 2/42 is 143/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
135/168 + 8/168 = 135 + 8/168 = 143/168 - So, 45/56 + 2/42 = 143/168
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