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Add 5/42 and 20/45

5/42 + 20/45 is 71/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    5/42 = 5 × 15/42 × 15 = 75/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    20/45 = 20 × 14/45 × 14 = 280/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/630 + 280/630 = 75 + 280/630 = 355/630
  5. 355/630 simplified gives 71/126
  6. So, 5/42 + 20/45 = 71/126

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