Add 48/42 and 3/45, Solve 1 6/42 + 3/45 as a fraction

Add 48/42 and 3/45

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

48/42 + 3/45 is 127/105.

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,
48/42 = 48 × 15/42 × 15 = 720/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630
Add the two like fractions:
720/630 + 42/630 = 720 + 42/630 = 762/630
762/630 simplified gives 127/105
So, 48/42 + 3/45 = 127/105
In mixed form: 122/105

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