Add 6/45 and 12/42
6/45 + 12/42 is 44/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/45 = 6 × 14/45 × 14 = 84/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
12/42 = 12 × 15/42 × 15 = 180/630 - Add the two like fractions:
84/630 + 180/630 = 84 + 180/630 = 264/630 - 264/630 simplified gives 44/105
- So, 6/45 + 12/42 = 44/105
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