Add 6/45 and 98/42, Solve 6/45 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 6/45 and 98/42

1^st number: 6/45, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

6/45 + 98/42 is 37/15.

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,
98/42 = 98 × 15/42 × 15 = 1470/630
Add the two like fractions:
84/630 + 1470/630 = 84 + 1470/630 = 1554/630
1554/630 simplified gives 37/15
So, 6/45 + 98/42 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15

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