Add 5/45 and 9/42, Solve 5/45 + 9/42 as a fraction

Add 5/45 and 9/42

5/45 + 9/42 is 41/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
9/42 = 9 × 15/42 × 15 = 135/630
Add the two like fractions:
70/630 + 135/630 = 70 + 135/630 = 205/630
205/630 simplified gives 41/126
So, 5/45 + 9/42 = 41/126

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