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Add 54/42 and 14/45

1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 14/45

54/42 + 14/45 is 503/315.

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,
    54/42 = 54 × 15/42 × 15 = 810/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    14/45 = 14 × 14/45 × 14 = 196/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/630 + 196/630 = 810 + 196/630 = 1006/630
  5. 1006/630 simplified gives 503/315
  6. So, 54/42 + 14/45 = 503/315
    In mixed form: 1188/315

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