Add 6/45 and 16/42
6/45 + 16/42 is 18/35.
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,
16/42 = 16 × 15/42 × 15 = 240/630 - Add the two like fractions:
84/630 + 240/630 = 84 + 240/630 = 324/630 - 324/630 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 6/45 + 16/42 = 18/35
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