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Add 5/45 and 1/42

5/45 + 1/42 is 17/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    1/42 = 1 × 15/42 × 15 = 15/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/630 + 15/630 = 70 + 15/630 = 85/630
  5. 85/630 simplified gives 17/126
  6. So, 5/45 + 1/42 = 17/126

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