Add 7/42 and 32/45
7/42 + 32/45 is 79/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
7/42 = 7 × 15/42 × 15 = 105/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
32/45 = 32 × 14/45 × 14 = 448/630 - Add the two like fractions:
105/630 + 448/630 = 105 + 448/630 = 553/630 - 553/630 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 7/42 + 32/45 = 79/90
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