Add 63/45 and 1/42
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 1/42
63/45 + 1/42 is 299/210.
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,
63/45 = 63 × 14/45 × 14 = 882/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
1/42 = 1 × 15/42 × 15 = 15/630 - Add the two like fractions:
882/630 + 15/630 = 882 + 15/630 = 897/630 - 897/630 simplified gives 299/210
- So, 63/45 + 1/42 = 299/210
In mixed form: 189/210
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