Add 63/45 and 21/42
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 21/42
63/45 + 21/42 is 19/10.
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,
21/42 = 21 × 15/42 × 15 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
882/630 + 315/630 = 882 + 315/630 = 1197/630 - 1197/630 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 63/45 + 21/42 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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