Add 6/45 and 14/21, Solve 6/45 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 6/45 and 14/21

6/45 + 14/21 is 4/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 21 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
14/21 = 14 × 15/21 × 15 = 210/315
Add the two like fractions:
42/315 + 210/315 = 42 + 210/315 = 252/315
252/315 simplified gives 4/5
So, 6/45 + 14/21 = 4/5

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