Add 6/45 and 4/21, Solve 6/45 + 4/21 as a fraction

Add 6/45 and 4/21

6/45 + 4/21 is 34/105.

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,
4/21 = 4 × 15/21 × 15 = 60/315
Add the two like fractions:
42/315 + 60/315 = 42 + 60/315 = 102/315
102/315 simplified gives 34/105
So, 6/45 + 4/21 = 34/105

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